"The Geometry of Narrative" is a 1983 science fiction short story by American writer Hilbert Schenck. It was first published in Analog Science Fiction.
A literature student proposes a new way to apply geometrical concepts to the analysis of narrative, with unexpected results.
"The Geometry of Narrative" was shortlisted for the 1983 Nebula Award for Best Short Story[1] and the 1984 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.[2]
Brian Stableford described it as "a modernised Platonic dialogue".[3]