Embracing Change Why Modern Stories Matter

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This source, an excerpt from "A Biocultural Approach to Literary Theory and Interpretation," explores how cognitive and evolutionary theories can be used to understand the nature and function of literature. The author argues that literary studies should embrace a more scientific approach by considering the evolved human mind and its relationship to language, environment, and social dynamics. The text examines various theoretical frameworks, including evolutionary psychology, cognitive linguistics, and conceptual blending theory, to illustrate how these frameworks can be applied to the interpretation of literary works. The author provides examples from literary texts, such as Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey," Coleridge's "Dejection: An Ode," and Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea, to demonstrate the insights that can be gained from a biocultural perspective. Ultimately, the author advocates for a more nuanced and interdisciplinary approach to literary studies that integrates insights from the humanities and the sciences.

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