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Uses of Literature

Rita Felski
3.98/5 (252 ratings)
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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
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
1
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1405147245
ISBN13:
9781405147248
kindle Asin:
B002M3SHV2

Uses of Literature

Rita Felski
3.98/5 (252 ratings)
Read Download
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
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
1
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1405147245
ISBN13:
9781405147248
kindle Asin:
B002M3SHV2

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