The diverse motives and mysteries of why we read are explored in this groundbreaking new work by Rita Felski. Challenging many time worn homilies and theories put forth in contemporary literary criticism, Uses of Literature offers refreshing new insights into the purpose and value of reading literature. The diverse motives and mysteries of why we read are explored in this groundbreaking new work by Rita Felski. Challenging many time-worn homilies and theories put forth in contemporary literary criticism, Uses of Literature offers refreshing new insights into the purpose and value of reading literature. Introduction.1. Recognition.2. Enchantment.3. Knowledge.4. Shock.Conclusion.Notes.Index
