“Narratives are universally used for mediating emotional experiences. The purpose of aesthetic objects has been defined, in part, as 'the awakening, intensifying, or maintaining of definite emotional states' (Lee, 1913: 99–100). When we read or hear stories, we put aside… — Mikkel Wallentin Arndis Simonsen Andreas Hojlund Nielsen Copy Share Image
“...empathy is the driving force behind the experience of emotions in narratives (Keen, 2006; Mar et al., 2006; Oatley, 2011).” — Mikkel Wallentin Arndis Simonsen Andreas Hojlund Nielsen Copy Share Image
“Narratives are universally used for mediating emotional experiences. The purpose of aesthetic objects has been defined, in part, as 'the awakening, intensifying, or maintaining… — Mikkel Wallentin Arndis Simonsen Andreas Hojlund Nielsen Copy Share Image
“...empathy is the driving force behind the experience of emotions in narratives (Keen, 2006; Mar et al., 2006; Oatley, 2011).” — Mikkel Wallentin Arndis Simonsen Andreas Hojlund Nielsen Copy Share Image