Narrative, Perception, and the Embodied Mind: Towards a Neuro-narratology

This book encourages cross-disciplinary dialogues to introduce a new framework for neuro-narratology, expanding on cognitive narratology to encompass the different faculties involved in the reading process. It traces the ways in which cognitive patterns of embodiment are translated into patterns in narrative fiction, drawing on theories of episodic memories and nonvisual perception of space. The volume makes the case for narratives as dynamic elements of the interaction between mind, body, and environment, generating new insights and inspiring further research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work encourages cross-disciplinary conversations to establish a novel framework for neuro-narratology, building upon the foundations of cognitive narratology to encompass the diverse faculties involved in the reading process. By delving into the intricate interplay between cognitive patterns of embodiment and the neural connections that underpin them, the book explores the mechanisms through which these patterns manifest in narrative fiction. Through a comprehensive analysis of a diverse range of narratives from the twentieth century, Farmasi draws upon theories of episodic memories and nonvisual perception of space to shed light on perception and emotion within narrative discourses and the construction of storyworlds. The volume also emphasizes the reader's experience, foregrounding the subjective and transformative aspects of the reading process.

In making the case for narratives as dynamic elements of the interplay between mind, body, and environment, this volume offers fresh insights and inspires further research. Its interdisciplinary approach appeals to scholars engaged in narrative theory, literary studies, cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex processes that shape our understanding of stories.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032152745