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Bloomsbury Academic - I. A. Richards and Cognitive Stylistics

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Explore the connection between literary criticism and cognitive science in this academic text from Bloomsbury Academic. While I. A. Richards is a well-known figure in literary studies, his role in shaping the foundations of cognitive stylistics is often overlooked. This book presents the argument that Richards acted as a protocognitivist, anticipating the core methods and assumptions used in the discipline today. The text traces how Richards drew upon early twentieth-century psychology to inform his work. By examining the focus on cognitive processes such as memory, learning, attention, and perception, the book explains how these elements connect to modern stylistic analysis. It provides a deep look into how consciousness and categorization serve as the roots for contemporary cognitive approaches to literature. This volume is an essential resource for scholars interested in the history of criticism and the evolution of cognitive psychology within literary studies. It offers a fresh perspective on how historical psychological theories continue to influence how we understand text and meaning.

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Examines the role of I. A. Richards as a protocognitivist in the field of literary criticism.

Connects early twentieth-century psychology to the modern development of cognitive stylistics.

Analyzes how cognitive processes like memory, attention, and perception influence literary analysis.

Provides a detailed look at the historical roots of cognitive psychology within academic studies.

Explores the relationship between consciousness, categorization, and the study of language.

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Brand: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1441110437
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 December 2012
Listed Since: 30 August 2010

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