CULTURAL APPROACH TO LITERARY TEXT

The article explores the relationship between the cognitive processing of a literary text and the literary-aesthetic experience of real-life readers. It introduces the concept of foregrounding, which is the process by which a textual element becomes salient relative to other elements, allowing it to be more available for literary interpretation. Foregrounding theory, a leading theory in the empirical study of literature, has substantial literature supporting its concepts. The article discusses various failures in the reading process that can occur, drawing on the foregrounding model. These failures may relate to how readers engage with and interpret literary texts, highlighting the intricate interplay between cognitive processes and aesthetic experiences in reading.