narratsioonid

Narratsioonid is an Estonian term that translates to "narratives" or “storytelling” in English. It refers to the construction and presentation of stories, whether in literature, film, oral tradition, or digital media. The concept encompasses techniques of plot development, characterisation, point of view, pacing, and thematic framing, which collectively shape how a narrative is experienced and interpreted. In the context of Estonian literature, narratsioonid traditionally involve a close interplay between the narrator’s perspective and the cultural motifs drawn from folk tales, national history, and landscape.

Narratsioonid can be studied through narrative theory, a field that examines narrative structure, narrative voice, narrative time, and the relationship between story and world. Scholars analyse how narrative devices such as first‑person or third‑person limited narration, unreliable narrator, or metafictional elements influence reader engagement. In educational settings, analysing narratsioonid is often used to teach literary analysis, critical thinking, and comparative literature skills.

Digital media have expanded narratsioonid into interactive formats, where player choices alter story branches, creating nonlinear narratives. This evolution reflects broader trends in media studies that recognise narratives as evolving, multi‑modal forms of communication. As such, narratsioonid remains a popular subject of interdisciplinary research, bridging literature, media studies, linguistics, and cultural anthropology.