story-within-a-story

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    A literary device where one or more narratives are embedded within a primary narrative, creating a frame structure to provide context, perspective, or depth.
    fr: Récit enchâssé

examples

  1. The story-within-a-story structure allows Shelley to explore themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god from multiple perspectives.

    La structure du récit enchâssé permet à Shelley d'explorer les thèmes de l'ambition, de la responsabilité et des conséquences de jouer à Dieu sous plusieurs angles.