The article discusses the concept of close reading within literary studies, focusing on John Guillory's new book, 'On Close Reading'. The author reflects on their own journey through English studies and the challenges faced in defining and understanding the practice of close reading. Guillory argues for the importance of this practice, challenging prevailing assumptions about literary analysis. Despite its significance, the article notes a common struggle among students and scholars to articulate what close reading entails, indicating a deeper complexity than often recognized in literary education.
Guillory explores the complexities of 'close reading', challenging the notion of it as a straightforward practice and delving into its implications in literary analysis.
The book reveals that practitioners—including students—struggle to articulate what close reading truly is, even as they employ it subconsciously.
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