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

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

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.

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