This Thing Called Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing

This Thing Called Literature is an essential guide to the study of literature, explaining why and how it is an exciting and rewarding subject to study. It is divided into three parts: reading, thinking, and writing, and uses helpful examples and summaries to encourage a deep engagement with literary texts. The new edition has been revised with extensive updates to the further reading and a new chapter on creative non-fiction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Literature is a vast and captivating realm that encompasses a wide range of themes, ideas, and perspectives. It delves into the depths of human experience, exploring the complexities of dreams, politics, life, death, the ordinary, and the uncanny. In This Thing Called Literature, Andrew Bennett and Nicholas Royle embark on a fascinating journey to unravel the essence of literature and its profound impact on our lives.

The book is divided into three parts, each reflecting the fundamental components of studying literature: reading, thinking, and writing. The authors employ a rich and diverse range of examples and summaries, offering insightful reflections on the central question of "What is literature?" and the concept of "creative reading." Throughout the book, extensive updates have been made to the further reading section, and a new chapter on creative non-fiction has been added.

Bennett and Royle's accessible and thought-provoking style fosters a deep engagement with literary texts, encouraging readers to explore the rich tapestry of literary works with a renewed appreciation and understanding. This essential guide to the study of literature serves as a vibrant celebration of the value and pleasure of reading, inviting readers to embark on a lifelong journey of intellectual exploration and discovery.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032285849
Edition number: 2 ed