Style of Gestures

Discover the profound connection between gesture and narrative in Guillemette Bolens' enlightening work, The Style of Gestures. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2012 and spanning 248 pages, this hardback edition delves into how embodied cognition plays a critical role in our appreciation of art and literature. With an insightful foreword from renowned neuroscientist Alain Berthoz, Bolens presents a compelling argument that gestures are not merely physical expressions but are integral to our understanding of movement and facial expressions in literary contexts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in European literature, medieval studies, and the intersection of gestures and narrative. Join Bolens on a fascinating exploration that highlights the style of gestures and their significance in the realm of literature.