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maloryjkennedy10's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent! This is one I will come back to many times. I underlined so much and am enjoying entering my favorites into my commonplace book. Helped solidify the importance of knowing the Bible, Greek and Roman Myths, and Fairytales.
gracerich89's review against another edition
“It is clear that the end of literary teaching is not simply the admiration of literature; it’s something more like the transfer of imaginative energy from literature to the student. The student’s response to this transfer of energy may be to become a writer himself, but the great majority of students will do other things with it.” The Educated Imagination
astolenmoonligh's review against another edition
5.0
So much food for thought about the connection between imagination and literature. Will def be re-reading this one more closely later on in the year
mya_jt's review against another edition
informative
3.0
I think this was a thought-provoking read. It takes some thinking and some time to understand. And it may be argued that it is boring. But I read it for school, and therefore did not have trouble finishing it. Does the title spark any interest? Give it a go. If not, skip it.
addicted2booksstefania's review against another edition
4.0
I was in a first year program that was entitled after Dr.Frye and I was not disappointed after reading this book! “The Educated Imagination” is part of the CBC Massey Lectures and so at times I found it a bit strange to read. That being said, it’s perfect for anyone who is considering a degree in literature, literary theory, or humanities in general as far as I’m concerned. I love the ideas and it’s a great read!
theofficialzhang's review against another edition
2.0
The ramblings of a lunatic about literature...
IB LangLit 3/7
IB LangLit 3/7
alanffm's review against another edition
4.0
Exceptionally lucid exploration of why the humanities and arts are not only worth studying but necessary. Frye argues that imagination, a combination of the arts and sciences, is at the core of all great human achievement and much of daily thought - whether we like to think so or not. The use of language and free speech, then, are also the products of an educated imagination, which, Frye then argues, is necessary to maintain so as to keep civilization from collapsing.
What makes Frye's writing exceptional is the vast arsenal of literary allusions and references he is able to seamlessly weave together as he argues his points. The brevity of the book also makes it accessible and an easy read worth investigating
What makes Frye's writing exceptional is the vast arsenal of literary allusions and references he is able to seamlessly weave together as he argues his points. The brevity of the book also makes it accessible and an easy read worth investigating