“We do literature a real disservice if we reduce it to knowledge or to use, to a problem to be solved. If literature solves problems, it does so by its own inexhaustibility, and by its ultimate refusal to be applied or used, even for moral good. This refusal, indeed, is literature's most moral act. At a time when meanings are manifold, disparate, and always changing, the rich possibility of interpretation--the happy resistance of the text to ever be fully known and mastered--is one of the most exhilarating products of human culture.”
Quote by Marjorie Garber
Work
The Use and Abuse of Literature
This book delves into the multifaceted relationship between literature and its audience, examining the positive and negative effects of literary consumption. It analyzes the potential pitfalls of overanalyzing texts and the importance of critical thinking in appreciating literature. more
Author
Marjorie Garber
Marjorie Garber is a renowned American professor of literature and gender studies. Born on June 11, 1944, she is known for her research on gender, culture, and literature. more
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