Third Factory: Once Upon a Time

This book is one of Viktor Shklovsky’s seminal works, exploring the elements of narrative and storytelling. It offers unique insights into the craft of fiction while analyzing in detail the functions of structure and content in literature. The author examines both abstract and practical aspects of narration, emphasizing concepts such as “defamiliarization” and formal technique. Readers will find insightful observations on the nature of literary works and the ways they are perceived.