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The idea of healing benefits and emotional catharsis through reading is intuitively appealing. But does it work that way? Jane Turner Goldsmith finds answers in neuroscience, philosophy and more.
The rituals of ancient Greece – especially public performances of tragic plays – have remarkable resonance with the current moment.


