On the Origin of Stories
| Author | : Brian Boyd |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 555 |
| Release | : 2009-05-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674033573 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674033574 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (574 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis On the Origin of Stories by : Brian Boyd
Download or read book On the Origin of Stories written by Brian Boyd and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-30 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brian Boyd explains why we tell stories and how our minds are shaped to understand them. After considering art as adaptation, Boyd examines Homer’s Odyssey and Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who! demonstrating how an evolutionary lens can offer new understanding and appreciation of specific works.
