In fields as diverse as philosophy, psychology and anthropology, there has been an enormous outpouring of research on the emotions in the last ten to fifteen years. In literary studies, however, emotions are a surprisingly neglected topic. This study explores the relationship between feelings, narrative and identity. The author examines the links between these three concepts and contrasts them with what three great English novels can teach us about feelings. Traversing Emma, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Golden Bowl, the author argues that narrative has a unique role in psychological...
In fields as diverse as philosophy, psychology and anthropology, there has been an enormous outpouring of research on the emotions in the last ten to ...
