The Emergence of Neuroscience and the German Novel: Poetics of the Brain (Palgrave Studies in Literature, Science and Medicine)

The Emergence of Neuroscience and the German Novel: Poetics of the Brain is a groundbreaking study that challenges the conventional narrative of the German novel's unique psychological depth and introspection.

By examining the novel's development through the lens of emerging neuroscience, this book reveals how the two fields are intimately connected and how literature may have influenced the formation of neuroscientific concepts.

The author asks crucial questions about the origins of neuroscience and its relationship to literary form, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of art and science.

This compelling study will appeal to scholars and readers interested in the history of literature, neuroscience, and cultural practices in the nineteenth century.