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3fullback · 2010-08-06 16:38:39

What is the term in literary terms, when the end of a story is given at the begining, like in alot of films ?

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What is the term in literary terms, when the end of a story is given at the begining, like in alot of films ?

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#2 06-08-2010 7:37pm
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Reverse chronology i believe. Memento and Irréversible were 2 films that immediately came to mind when I saw your question.

Wait not sure if that applies to books as well hmmmmmm

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