Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.52685/cjp.21.1.6
Learning from Fiction to Change our Personal Narratives
Andrew J. Corsa
; Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Abstract
Can fictional literature help us lead better lives? This essay argues that some works of literature can help us both change our personal narratives and develop new narratives that will guide our actions, enabling us to better achieve our goals. Works of literature can lead us to consider the hypothesis that we might beneficially change our future-oriented, personal narratives. As a case study, this essay considers Ben Lerner’s novel, 10:04, which focuses on humans’ ability to develop new narratives, and which articulates a narrative that takes into account both everyday life and large-scale issues like the global, environmental crisis.
Keywords
Narrative; fiction; Ben Lerner; autofiction; global warming; living option.
Hrčak ID:
257717
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Publication date:
12.5.2021.
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