Abstract:-A Soul Dancing or Plunging: body and presence in literary experiences -This paper reflects upon the affective dimension of the experience of reading fiction and poetry. I argue that the space of the imagination allows the approach of literary texts by means of sensations and emotions. Therefore, I formulate a concept of presence suitable for thinking about literary experiences, in which the reader's body is mobilized by effects triggered by the text when in contact with his imagery. Keywords: Presence. Litera… Show more
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