A third-person narrative is a storytelling style where the narrator is not a character in the story. Instead, the narrator describes the events, thoughts, and feelings of the characters using third-person pronouns like "he," "she," or "they." This perspective allows for a broader view of the story, as the narrator can provide insights into multiple characters and their experiences. There are different types of third-person narratives, including third-person limited and third-person omniscient. In a third-person limited narrative, the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, while in a third-person omniscient narrative, the narrator knows everything about all characters and events. This flexibility makes third-person narratives popular in literature, such as in works by authors like J.K. Rowling or Jane Austen.