A Descriptive Study On The Evolutionary Phases Of Storytelling

Abstract

The origin and evolution of storytelling interlinked with origin of human civilization. Songs and tales are integral part of the culture. Each form has its own particular way of expression, narration and their own language. This study establishes the enduring strength, richness and vitality of the storytelling tradition and evolutionary phases of storytelling. Stories are remarkable cultural artefact of oral traditions from many languages and cultures. The study oforal tradition of storytelling may contribute to our understanding of culture and its functioning in human societies. As the boom in technology in contemporary era influenced the field of storytelling also. It may help in understanding human life and the role of digital storytelling in a culturally constituted society. Now-a-days in the digital context it has been accepted by scholars of language and literature and culture studies identifies the great relevance in studying, knowing and preserving this treasure of the digital storytelling also.This study entitled “A Descrptive Study on the Evolutionary Phases of Storytelling” is mainly focuses on the evolutionary phases of storytelling from ancient to modern and even contemporary era.