Davis, Philip
Reading for Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198815983
- author:
- Davis, Philip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 16 x 2.3 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Reading for Life is an anthology that explores how literature affects individuals in different ways. It features poems and prose extracts from various texts, alongside case studies of people who have found comfort and support through reading.
The book is based on research by Philip Davis' unit at the University of Liverpool, which partnered with The Reader charity to bring literary texts to often neglected communities. This collection offers a detailed account of how reading can positively impact people's lives, making it of interest to both scholars and general readers alike.
Through its stories and examples, Reading for Life sheds light on the therapeutic interactions between literature and life, highlighting its value in psychology, medicine, and mental health support settings.
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