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The Case of Emily V
Book • 1993
Keith Oatley's 'The Case of Emily V.' is a work of fiction by a psychologist interested in how narratives evoke emotion and understanding.
The novel showcases Oatley's literary skill and informs his academic perspective on emotion and fiction, linking creative practice with cognitive theory.
Through character and plot, the book explores themes of identity, motive, and human relationships that parallel topics in Oatley's psychological research.
The novel illustrates how fiction can simulate experience, allowing readers to vicariously test interpretations and emotional responses.
It complements Oatley's scholarly work on how readers simulate actions and emotions when engaging with stories.
The novel showcases Oatley's literary skill and informs his academic perspective on emotion and fiction, linking creative practice with cognitive theory.
Through character and plot, the book explores themes of identity, motive, and human relationships that parallel topics in Oatley's psychological research.
The novel illustrates how fiction can simulate experience, allowing readers to vicariously test interpretations and emotional responses.
It complements Oatley's scholarly work on how readers simulate actions and emotions when engaging with stories.
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's novel, cited to establish his dual role as novelist and cognitive psychologist.

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