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Dreaming by the Book

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Exploring the intricate processes of imaginative creation, this book delves into how poets and writers, from Homer to Heaney, guide us in mental composition through their works. It draws parallels between verbal artists and those in visual and musical fields, emphasizing the unique material of the human brain. Elaine Scarry's synthesis of literary criticism, philosophy, and cognitive psychology reveals the key practices that enable writers to vividly bring their ideas to life for readers.

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Dreaming by the Book, Elaine Scarry

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