A Companion to the Philosophy of Literature

This monumental collection of new and recent essays from aninternational team of eminent scholars represents the bestcontemporary critical thinking relating to both literary andphilosophical studies of literature.

• Helpfully groups essays into the field's main sub-categories, among them 'Relations Between Philosophy andLiterature', 'Emotional Engagement and the Experienceof Reading', 'Literature and the Moral Life', and'Literary Language'
• Offers a combination of analytical precision and literaryrichness
• Represents an unparalleled work of reference for students andspecialists alike, ideal for course use