Thinking Narratively: Between Novel-Essay and Narrative Essay

What is the connection between philosophical enquiries and storytelling in contemporary narrative? Is it possible to outline some features of a so-called philosophical fiction in Western literature throughout the last two centuries? This book aims to provide a plural answer, hosting extensive essays by seven young researchers coming from different fields (Theory of literature, German, American, Russian and Italian contemporary literature, history and evolution of the essayistic form). A short The volume is addressed to all those with a strong interest in both evolution of philosophical speech and history of the novel and has a strong vocation to promote interdisciplinarity in literary studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110764040
• ISBN13: 9783110764048
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary