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
- ISBN10 6612691123
- ISBN13 9786612691126
- Publish Date 22 January 2009 (first published 16 May 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 August 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons
- Format eBook
- Pages 161
- Language English