Neurocognitive Interpretations of Australian Literature: Criticism in the Age of Neuroawareness

This book explores how Australian literature is interpreted through the lens of neurocognitive studies, covering various topics such as literary studies, Aboriginal literature, women writers, ethnic writing, bestsellers, neurodivergence fiction, emerging writers, literary hoaxes, controversies, book culture, and LGBTIQA+ authors. It provides a comprehensive approach to understanding literature and offers new insights into contemporary criticism by bringing together cognitive concepts and literary genres.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into a diverse array of neurocognitive interpretations of Australian literature, encompassing a wide range of analytical approaches. By exploring Australian Literary Studies, Aboriginal literary texts, women writers, ethnic writing, bestsellers, neurodivergence fiction, emerging and high-profile writers, literary hoaxes and controversies, book culture, and LGBTIQA+ authors, among others, it offers a comprehensive examination of the field. In doing so, it pioneers the first single-author volume to bring together cognitive concepts and literary genres at the intersection of Australian literary studies and cognitive literary studies. This innovative approach not only sheds light on the intricate relationships between the brain and literature but also provides fresh avenues for contemporary criticism. By venturing into the realm of neuroawareness, this book not only enriches our understanding of Australian literature but also contributes to the broader discourse on the intersection of neuroscience and the arts.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032078533