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The Unexpected

- Narrative Temporality and the Philosophy of Surprise

About The Unexpected

Explores the relationship between unexpected events in narrative and life. Focusing on surprise, spontaneous eruption and the unforeseeable, this book argues that stories help us to reconcile what we expect with what we experience. It also provides an overview of the question of surprise in philosophy and literature.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781474402354
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 192
  • Published:
  • April 29, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 157x236x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 302 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Unexpected

Explores the relationship between unexpected events in narrative and life. Focusing on surprise, spontaneous eruption and the unforeseeable, this book argues that stories help us to reconcile what we expect with what we experience. It also provides an overview of the question of surprise in philosophy and literature.

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