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Uses of Literature

By Rita , Felski

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
1405147237, 978-1-4051-4723-1, 9781282691124, 1282691120, 9781444302790, 1444302795, 9781444302806, 1444302809, 978-1-4051-4724-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1079313 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
154\160
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00

Description

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

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