"A brilliant examination of literary invention through the ages, from ancient Mesopotamia to Elena Ferrante, showing how writers created technical breakthroughs as sophisticated and significant as any in science, and in the process, engineered enhancements to the human heart and mind"--
'Fascinating. It blew my mind!' - Malcolm GladwellWonderworks reveals that literature is among the mightiest technologies that humans have ever invented, precision-honed to give us what our brains most want and need.
Exploring the concept of "storythinking," Angus Fletcher delves into the neuroscience behind our innate ability to understand and process information through narratives. He explains how storytelling shapes our thoughts and influences our perception of reality, highlighting the significance of stories in human cognition and communication.