Why we read fiction theory of mind and the novel

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 Richardson s Clarissa, Dostoyevski...

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Main Author: Zunshine, Lisa (-)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: Columbus : Ohio State University Press cop. 2006
Series:Theory and interpretation of narrative
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Online Access:Sumario
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Summary: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 Richardson s Clarissa, Dostoyevski's Crime and Punishment, and Austen s Pride and Prejudice to Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, Nabokov's Lolita, and Hammett s The Maltese Falcon. Zunshine'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.
Physical Description:x, 198 p. : il. ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 181-192) e índice
ISBN:9780814210284
9780814251515