In 'The Narrative Discourse: From the Poetics of Language to the Poetics of the Mind,' author Mohammed Al-Fathi explores the profound shifts in narrative criticism. The book meticulously traces the evolution from analyzing linguistic structures and aesthetics to a deeper, cognitive understanding of how discourse shapes the reader's mind. It provides a critical study of the mechanisms governing novel writing and interpretation, showing how a text transcends its linguistic form to become a complex intellectual experience. This work is an essential resource for academics, students, and anyone interested in modern narratology and literary theory.