Cave, Terence
Thinking with Literature
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198824640
- author:
- Cave, Terence
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thinking with Literature Towards a Cognitive Criticism by Terence Cave is an exploration of literature as a fundamental aspect of human thought and culture. This book argues that literature offers a unique way of thinking, one that can be applied to both creative and critical pursuits. By examining topics from cognitive science, philosophy, and communication theory, Cave develops a critical approach that prioritizes close reading and the individual literary work as a product of human cognition. Through discussions of various texts, including poetry, drama, novels, and children's stories, Cave demonstrates the value of literature in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Written in an accessible style, Thinking with Literature is suitable for readers interested in literary criticism and cognitive studies, offering a fresh perspective on the role of literature in human culture.
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