1. A narrative structure in which the storyteller frequently departs from the main plot to include tangential stories, commentary, or observations before returning to the primary storyline
The novel employs a digressive narrative style, with the protagonist frequently pausing to reflect on childhood memories unrelated to the central conflict.
O romance utiliza um estilo de narrativa digressiva, com o protagonista frequentemente pausando para refletir sobre memórias de infância não relacionadas ao conflito central.
2. A narrative technique characterized by digressions or excursions away from the main subject matter
Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy' is famous for its digressive narrative structure that constantly interrupts the main story.
'Tristram Shandy' de Laurence Sterne é famoso por sua estrutura de narrativa digressiva que constantemente interrompe a história principal.