Literature, the Humanities, and Humanity
by Theodore L. Steinberg
Publisher: Open SUNY Textbooks 2013
Number of pages: 232
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Literature, the Humanities, and Humanity attempts to make the study of literature more than simply another school subject that students have to take. At a time when all subjects seem to be valued only for their testability, this book tries to show the value of reading and studying literature, even earlier literature.
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