TY  - BOOK
AU  - Felski,Rita
TI  - Uses of literature
T2  - Blackwell manifestos
SN  - 9781405147248
AV  - PN49 FEL 
PY  - 2008///
PB  - Blackwell Publishing
KW  - Books and reading
KW  - Literature
KW  - Philosophy
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Series 1; series 2; Title page; Copyright; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Recognition; 2 Enchantment; 3 Knowledge; 4 Shock; Conclusion; Notes; Index
N2  - 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 readOffers four different ways of thinking about why we read literature - for recognition, enchantment, knowledge, and shockArgues for a new "phenomenology" in literary studies that incorporates the historical and social dimensions of readingIncludes examples of literature from a wide range of national literary traditions
ER  -