Aesthetics and literature / David Davies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davies, David, 1949-

Series:

Continuum aesthetics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Literature--Aesthetics.

Literature.

Physical Description:

viii, 212 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Aesthetics & literature

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2007.

Summary:

Aesthetics and Literature places philosophical aesthetics at the heart of thinking about literature. The book takes concrete examples from the traditional and contemporary literary arts and uses them to introduce all the central philosophical issues in literature. David Davies considers, with stimulating insight and great clarity, the nature of literature and fiction, artistic uses of language, and the nature of fictional characters. He goes on to explore our emotional responses to literature, the cognitive value and ethical values of literature and the accountability of the literary arts. Combining a clear and engaging style with a sophisticated treatment of a fascinating subject, Aesthetics and Literature is a valuable contribution to contemporary aesthetics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780826496119

0826496113

0826496121

9780826496126

OCLC:

84997588