Protocols of Reading

Discussing a wide range of literary theory in a clear and accessible way, prize-winning author Robert Scholes here continues his ongoing construction of a humane semiotic approach to the problems of reading, writing, and teaching. Taking the view that 'all the world's a text, ' Scholes considers numerous texts from life and literature, including photographs, paintings, and television commercials as well as biographies and novels.

Summary

Discussing a range of literary theory, Scholes considers texts from literature and life including paintings, novels, photographs and biographies. He argues that reading is incomplete unless it enters the consciousness of the reader.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Scholes
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.04.1991
• EAN: 9780300050622
• ISBN: 978-0-300-05062-2
• No. of pages: 175
• Weight: 231 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Phrase books; LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, Literary theory, Usage & grammar guides, Usage and grammar guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary