nestedstory
Nestedstory is a term used in narrative theory to describe a storytelling approach in which a primary narrative contains one or more secondary stories embedded within it. The embedded tales are typically introduced by a frame narrative or by documents, recollections, or dialogues that are part of the main story’s world. The structure creates nesting levels of narration, with each layer offering a different perspective, voice, or reliability.
Historical usage includes frame tales such as The Canterbury Tales, The Decameron, and One Thousand and One
Purpose and effects of nestedstory include exploring themes through diverse viewpoints, creating complexity and ambiguity, and