The Storytelling Animal. Book Summary

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Jonathan Gottschall

What’s inside

Jonathan Gottschall’s ‘The Storytelling Animal’ delves into the significance of storytelling in shaping human nature and societies.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding of storytelling’s role in culture
  • Insights into human psychology and behavior
  • Appreciation for the complexity of narratives
  • Enhanced storytelling and communication skills

Key Points

  • The innate human drive to tell stories
  • Impact of storytelling on personal identity
  • Storytelling as a cultural universal
  • The role of stories in human evolution
  • How fiction shapes our perceptions
  • The psychology behind our narrative impulses

Who’s it For

  • Literature enthusiasts
  • Psychologists
  • Educators
  • Writers
  • Storytellers
  • Students of Humanities

About the author

Jonathan Gottschall is an English professor who intersects literature with science and psychology in his works.