Philip P. Davis
Reading and the Reader: The Literary Agenda
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199683185
- author:
- Philip P. Davis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Usa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 1 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Publishing & Books, Books & Reading
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Reading and the Reader: A Defence of Serious Literature Philip Davis argues that reading is essential for human well-being, providing a space for inner contemplation, emotion, imagination, and thought-experiment. He contends that literature creates a holding-ground in which experience is registered, vital for sustaining our ability to think critically and find room for speculation. In an era marked by economic pressure and technological change, Davis makes the case for renewing our appreciation of literary reading. He defends the value of serious literature as a means of engaging with the world and ourselves, offering a place for us to explore our thoughts and emotions in depth. Davis's book is a timely intervention in the debate about the importance of literature and reading in education and society.
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