Cognitive poetics involves the application of cognitive linguistics and psychology to literary texts. This student-friendly book provides a set of case studies to help students understand the theory and master the practice of cognitive poetic analysis. Written by a range of scholars from a variety of disciplines and countries, Cognitive Poetics in Practice offers students a unique insight into this exciting subject. In each chapter, contributors present a practical case study of the methods and techniques of cognitive poetics, applying cognitive linguistics and psychology to a range of texts,...