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The Uses of Literature

Felski, Rita

9781405147248 - The Uses of Literature
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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

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Author Felski, Rita
ISBN/EAN 9781405147248
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Article 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

Specifications

Author Felski, Rita
ISBN/EAN 9781405147248