Uses of Literature
Download or Read eBook Uses of Literature PDF written by Rita Felski and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rita Felski |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2011-09-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781444359633 |
ISBN-13 | : 1444359630 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Uses of Literature by : Rita Felski
Book excerpt: Uses of Literature bridges the gap between literary theory and common-sense beliefs about why we read literature. Explores the diverse motives and mysteries of why we read Offers four different ways of thinking about why we read literature - for recognition, enchantment, knowledge, and shock Argues for a new “phenomenology” in literary studies that incorporates the historical and social dimensions of reading Includes examples of literature from a wide range of national literary traditions