Uses of Literature

Uses of Literature
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9781444359633
ISBN-13 : 1444359630
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Book Synopsis Uses of Literature by : Rita Felski

Download or read book Uses of Literature 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. 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


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