Writers on the Spectrum

How Autism and Asperger Syndrome Have Influenced Literary Writing

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• Julie Brown

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Seitenzahl

240 Seiten

Lesezeit

9 Stunden

• Gesundheit
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Psychologie
• Sachliteratur
• Schreiben

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The book explores the connection between renowned authors and traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by examining their biographies, letters, and diaries. Professor Julie Brown identifies literary figures who exhibit signs of autism, revealing how their unique cognitive processes may have influenced their writing styles. Through this analysis, she highlights the commonalities in their works that suggest a link between their creative talents and atypical neurological functioning.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback