On the Origin of Stories

Brian Boyd

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Narrative Theory and Analysis Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior

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Brian Boyd explains why we tell stories and how our minds are shaped to understand them. After considering art as adaptation, Boyd examines Homer’s Odyssey and Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who! demonstrating how an evolutionary lens can offer new understanding and appreciation of specific works.

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