Why We Read Fiction: Theory of Mind and the Novel (Theory and

Why We Read Fiction: Theory of Mind and the Novel (Theory and Interpretation of Narrative)
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Why We Read Fiction offers a lucid overview of the most exciting area of research in contemporary cognitive psychology known as "Theory of Mind" and discusses its implications for literary studies. It covers a broad range of fictional narratives, from Richardsonâ€™s Clarissa, Dostoyevskiâ€™s Crime and Punishment, and Austenâ€™s Pride and Prejudice to Woolfâ€™s Mrs. Dalloway, Nabokovâ€™s Lolita, and Hammettâ€™s The Maltese Falcon. Zunshineâ€™s surprising new interpretations of well-known literary texts and popular cultural representations constantly prod her readers to rethink their own interest in fictional narrative. Written for a general audience, this study provides a jargon-free introduction to the rapidly growing interdisciplinary field known as cognitive approaches to literature and culture.
Country USA
Brand Ohio State University Press
Manufacturer Ohio State University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2006-03-22
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780814251515

Why We Read Fiction: Theory of Mind and the Novel (Theory and Interpretation of Narrative)