Narrative.

[prinnyhep]

What is the word for when there is a narrative within a narrative whilst reading a novel. For example, when the main character writes stories which are included in the novel.
All Help appreciated,
Gemma x

[shaneystar2]

A framework story ..Chaucers Canterbury Tales is one example.Bookends is another term.
All quite involved !
Have a look here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narratology

[shaft62]

i think the word you are looking for is meta-fiction done by authors like john barth and william gass