evocation

Definition

The act of bringing or recalling a memory, mood, or image to the conscious mind.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'evocatio', meaning 'a calling out' or 'summoning.' It entered English through French to describe the act of conjuring spirits or, in modern usage, mentally calling forth memories or feelings.

In the news

The article notes that there is greater appreciation for Lewis Grassic Gibbon's work because of his masterful evocation of the north-east Scots language and atmosphere. This refers to how his writing skillfully conjures the specific cultural and linguistic world of his characters for the reader.

This Scottish literary giant's influence endures 125 years on

The National Scot

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