| Feature | Traditional Adult Narrative | Dorothy Straight's Narrative | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Omnipotent, all-knowing, adult figure. | Inexperienced, lonely child figure. | | Motivation for Creation | Divine will, grand design, benevolence. | Boredom, loneliness, desire to play. | | Method of Creation | Command ("Let there be light"). | Experimentation and learning. | | Tone | Solemn, serious, instructional. | Playful, immediate, innocent. |
How the World Began was published in 1966 by Pantheon Books. dorothy straight how the world began
While it is no longer in mainstream circulation, used or collectible hardcover editions of the 18-page book can still be found on Amazon. | Feature | Traditional Adult Narrative | Dorothy