Shakespearean Neuroplay
Reinvigorating the Study of Dramatic Texts and Performance through Cognitive Science
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Theatre, History & Criticism, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
| Author: | A. Cook | ISBN: | 9780230113053 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | September 27, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | A. Cook |
| ISBN: | 9780230113053 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | September 27, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Using Shakespeare's Hamlet as a test subject and cognitive linguistic theory of conceptual blending as a tool, Cook unravels the 'mirror held up to nature' at the center of Shakespeare's play and provides a methodology for applying cognitive science to the study of drama.
Using Shakespeare's Hamlet as a test subject and cognitive linguistic theory of conceptual blending as a tool, Cook unravels the 'mirror held up to nature' at the center of Shakespeare's play and provides a methodology for applying cognitive science to the study of drama.
