Felski, Rita
Uses of Literature
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
Nyckelord: General Literature
- Författare
- Felski, Rita
- Utgivare
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Utgivningsår
- 2008
- Språk
- en
- Utgåva
- 1
- Serie
- Blackwell Manifestos
- Sidantal
- 160 sidor
- Kategori
- Litteraturforskning
- Format
- E-bok
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781444359633
- Tryckt ISBN
- 9781405147248
