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Routledge - Narrative and Belief: Religious Affordance Book

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Explore the connection between fiction and faith with Narrative and Belief: The Religious Affordance of Supernatural Fiction from Routledge. This book examines how certain stories, such as The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, can lead readers to believe that superhuman powers like Gandalf or the Force exist in the real world. By introducing the concept of "religious affordance," this text identifies specific features within a narrative that allow for a religious experience rather than a purely fictional one. It provides a deep look at how textual elements make it possible for supernatural stories to inspire belief and impact how people perceive the world around them. This work is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of literature, science fiction, fantasy, and religious studies. It offers a unique perspective on why certain story-worlds resonate so deeply with readers on a spiritual level.

Key Features

Examines the concept of religious affordance in supernatural fiction and science fiction texts.

Analyzes how characters and powers like Gandalf or the Force influence reader belief.

Identifies specific textual features that make a narrative capable of inspiring religious use.

Provides academic insight into why certain fantasy worlds feel real to their viewers.

Published by Routledge for readers interested in poetry, drama, and literary criticism.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 December 2017
Listed Since
14 June 2017

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