On the Origin of Stories: Evolution, Cognition, and Fiction
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Offers a comprehensive account of the evolutionary origins of art and storytelling. This title explains why we tell stories, how our minds are shaped to understand them, and what difference an evolutionary understanding of human nature makes to stories we love.
Brian Boyd explains why we tell stories and how our minds are shaped to understand them. After considering art as adaptation, Boyd examines Homerâ s Odyssey and Dr. Seussâ s Horton Hears a Who! demonstrating how an evolutionary lens can offer new understanding and appreciation of specific works.
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