The Imagination Pulse

From Flickers to Firestorms in Reading

Sarah Bro Trasmundi (University of Southern Denmark)

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English

Cambridge University Press
04 September 2025

Research methods: general; Social & cultural anthropology; Psychology: emotions; Cognition & cognitive psychology

Series: Elements in Creativity and Imagination

This Element explores the transformative power of reading as a deeply imaginative, embodied process. It challenges conventional views of reading as mere decoding and argues that reading involves a dynamic interplay between perception, imagination, and the body. Drawing from ecological-embodied theories and cross-disciplinary insights, it introduces the concept of 'breaks' in reading – moments of pause, disruption, and reflection – as essential to fostering rich imaginative engagement. By focusing on multiscalar attention, pacemaking, and material engagement, the Element proposes a novel framework for understanding reading as an active, creative process that enhances cognitive and emotional depth. Through a cognitive ethnography of reading, the Element demonstrates how these imaginative breaks can cultivate more meaningful and sustained interactions with texts, offering insights for education and reading practices. Ultimately, the Element seeks to reimagine the role of reading in enhancing imaginative capacities and navigating today's complex social and global challenges.

By: Sarah Bro Trasmundi (University of Southern Denmark)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009528467
ISBN 10: 1009528467
Series: Elements in Creativity and Imagination
Pages: 84
Publication Date: 04 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: the imaginative power of reading; 1. Why imagining? Why reading?; 2. Breaks and their role in imaginative reading; 3. A cognitive ethnography of breaks in imaginative reading; 4. Reading the future; References.