Reading Lessons: An Introduction to Theory

Reading Lessons: An Introduction to Theory

<b> </b> Written by novelist Scott Dominic Carpenter (<i>Theory of Remainders</i>, <i>This Jealous Earth</i>), this book introduces students to different methods of reading. The underlying principle is that literary theory can enhance one's appreciation of a text, and Carpenter shows how one can read in ways that remain personal while being critically informed.<br><i></i><br><i>Reading Lessons</i> focuses on the playfulness of theory and on the compelling questions it helps us ask, all the while drawing on popular examples from literature, film, advertising, television, and other media. <b> </b> For anyone interested in an introduction to literature and literary theory, this is a must read.