Empathy and the Psychology of Literary Modernism

Discover the intricate relationship between empathy and literary modernism in Empathy and the Psychology of Literary Modernism by Meghan Marie Hammond, published by Edinburgh University Press in 2014. This thought-provoking hardback spans 216 pages and delves into the cognitive and affective dimensions of empathy, a term that emerged in 1909, blending the English word 'sympathy' with the German 'Einfuhlung.' Hammond expertly illustrates how the late 19th-century notions of empathy are intricately woven into the fabric of modernist literature. By exploring this 20th-century concept of fellow feeling, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how empathy shapes interpersonal connections within literary texts. Perfect for scholars and enthusiasts of modernist literature, this book offers a unique perspective on the emotional landscapes that define the era.