Patricia Meyer Spacks
On Rereading
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674725898
- author:
- Patricia Meyer Spacks
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Publishing & Books, Books & Reading
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Patricia Meyer Spacks' On Rereading is a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with literature. After a lifetime of teaching, Spacks embarked on a year-long project to reread dozens of novels, examining the reasons behind our repeated readings and the insights gained from this process.
The book delves into the psychological needs that drive us to revisit familiar stories, from childhood favorites to canonical works of literature. Through her personal experiment, Spacks sheds light on the pleasures and guilt associated with rereading, revealing how it helps us make sense of ourselves and our place in the world.
On Rereading is a fascinating study that challenges our assumptions about reading and its role in our lives. With its unique blend of personal reflection and literary analysis, this book offers a compelling exploration of the human experience.
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