Authored by Al-Sadiq Qassouma, this academic work delves deeply into the multifaceted role of dialogue within narrative discourse. It systematically explores the historical and theoretical backgrounds that shape conversational exchanges in literature, alongside the practical mechanisms through which dialogue functions to convey meaning, develop characters, and advance plots. Furthermore, the book meticulously addresses the various critical issues and challenges associated with incorporating and analyzing dialogue in storytelling. As part of a series dedicated to texts and methodologies, it provides invaluable insights for students and scholars of literary criticism and narrative theory.