Such Stuff as Dreams: The Psychology of Fiction

by Keith Oatley

Book Overview

Such Stuff as Dreams: The Psychology of Fiction explores how fiction works in the brains and imagination of both readers and writers. Demonstrates how reading fiction can contribute to a greater understanding of, and the ability to change, ourselves Informed by the latest psychological research which focuses on, for example, how identification with fictional characters occurs, and how literature can improve social abilities Explores traditional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470974575
• ISBN13: 9780470974575
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.9"