The Unexpected Benefits of Fictional Nostalgia: Finding Meaning and Escape
Introduction “Why do we feel homesick for a place we’ve never been?” This simple yet powerful question perfectly describes the feeling of fictional nostalgia. Unlike regular nostalgia, which is about longing for our own past experiences, fictional nostalgia is a yearning for imaginary worlds or times we’ve only seen in books, movies, or music. It’s … Read more