Devotions to the Text

by Steven Carter and Steven Carter

In an era when many scholars and critics can't seem to see the forest of literature for the trees of theory, objective readings of texts are few and far between. In Devotions to the Text, Steven Carter seeks to counter this trend by demonstrating that Samuel Johnson's admonition to "empty your mind of cant" is still sage advice for today's readers, both private and professional. Devotions to the Text constitutes a bold act of rebellion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761827579
• ISBN13: 9780761827573
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"