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Marco Caracciolo

    Embodiment and the Cosmic Perspective in Twentieth-Century Fiction
    With Bodies
    Narrating the Mesh
    • With Bodies

      Narrative Theory and Embodied Cognition

      • 238pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Exploring the concept of reading as a bodily experience, the authors engage with various disciplines such as neuroscience and cognitive psychology to redefine how we understand literary narratives. By analyzing a diverse range of texts from antiquity to contemporary works, they develop a framework for embodied narratology that challenges traditional theories concerning authorship, narrative structure, and character development. This approach opens avenues for discussions on topics like literary history, AI, posthumanism, and gender studies, enriching the field of literary analysis.

      With Bodies2021
    • Narrating the Mesh

      Form and Story in the Anthropocene

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      The book explores how narrative form can challenge the hierarchical model of human societies' interactions with nature, a key factor in the climate crisis. Inspired by Timothy Morton's "mesh" concept, it examines how various literary genres, including novels and short stories, utilize formal devices to reflect the interconnectedness of human and nonhuman entities. Through this analysis, it highlights the potential of storytelling to reshape our understanding of environmental relationships and foster a more inclusive perspective on climate issues.

      Narrating the Mesh2021
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    • Exploring the intersection of bodily experience and cosmic realities, this work delves into how narrative techniques in twentieth-century fiction can transform our understanding of embodiment. It examines the ways authors challenge conventional perceptions, encouraging readers to view their physical existence through a radical, expanded lens. This book offers insights into the profound connections between human experience and the universe, highlighting the innovative storytelling methods that facilitate this exploration.

      Embodiment and the Cosmic Perspective in Twentieth-Century Fiction2020