Routledge Narrative Theory, Literature, and New Media Book

Explore the connection between storyworlds and the human mind with this interdisciplinary study from Routledge. This text investigates how narratives function across a wide range of media, moving beyond traditional literature to examine digital games, reality TV, oral history databases, and even hallucinations. By addressing core questions of contemporary narrative theory, the book looks at how storyworlds are constructed and the mental functions embedded within them. It draws on recent developments in cognitive science to help readers understand how we make sense of and interpret stories in a modern, digital age. Whether you are studying literature, new media, or cognitive science, this book provides a deep look at how minds and virtual worlds interact to create meaning.