A form of narrative structure, characteristic particularly of the oral tradition, in which a narrative develops to reach its most significant theme, before returning to its starting point.
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in Classical Review. After Dutch Ringcompositie.
Definition of ring composition in US English:
ring composition
noun
A form of narrative structure, characteristic particularly of the oral tradition, in which a narrative develops to reach its most significant theme, before returning to its starting point.
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in Classical Review. After Dutch Ringcompositie.