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On the Origin of Stories
Book • 2009
In 'On the Origin of Stories', Brian Boyd provides a comprehensive analysis of how storytelling evolved as a human adaptation, enhancing social cognition, cooperation, and creativity.
He examines works like Homer's 'Odyssey' and Dr. Seuss's 'Horton Hears a Who!' to demonstrate how an evolutionary perspective can deepen our understanding of literature.
The book argues that art, including fiction, is a form of cognitive play that offers tangible survival advantages.
He examines works like Homer's 'Odyssey' and Dr. Seuss's 'Horton Hears a Who!' to demonstrate how an evolutionary perspective can deepen our understanding of literature.
The book argues that art, including fiction, is a form of cognitive play that offers tangible survival advantages.
