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An Essay in the Philosophy of Literature
By Peter Kivy
"The Performance of Reading" was published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John in 2008, the book is classified in Philosophy genre, it has 176 pages and the language of the book is English.
“The Performance of Reading” Metadata:
- Title: The Performance of Reading
- Author: Peter Kivy
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 176
- Is Family Friendly: Yes - No Mature Content
- Publisher: ➤ Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Publish Date: 2008
- Genres: Philosophy
“The Performance of Reading” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Oral interpretation - Silent reading - Readers' theater - Reading
Edition Identifiers:
- Google Books ID: J6zjnk39jXsC
- The Open Library ID: OL29026393M - OL3334194W
- ISBN-13: 9780470777282
- ISBN-10: 0470777281
- All ISBNs: 9780470777282 - 0470777281
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Kivy makes the case for a deeper understanding and appreciation of literary works by suggesting that readers are performers of the works they read, their performances recitations to the “inner ear.”
"The Performance of Reading" Description:
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The Performance of Reading argues that there are distinct analogies between "silent" reading and artistic performance, and so fashions the new role of the reader as performer. An original and insightful exploration of the act of reading by the leading scholar in the field. Discusses the history of reading and the transitions from reading aloud to reading silently, and the changing role of literature as communal, active experience to a more private endeavor.
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