Becoming a Reader posits that, regardless of our individual differences in personality and background, there is a fixed sequence of attitudes we move through as we grow older. These influential attitudes affect how we experience fiction. From the five-year-old child absorbed in the magical world of fantasy, to the seventeen-year-old critical seeker of truth, and finally, the adult reader who recognizes their own life experiences in fictional characters. The book argues that this range of responses can be elaborated and described. Evidence for these claims comes from numerous studies on reading, as well as interviews with a wide range of readers, both young and old.
This developmental perspective offers a valuable framework for assessing the implications of various reading theories and charting the evolution of individual readers. Ultimately, it allows us to predict our reading experience, empowering adults to decide how to utilize the power of reading. Intertaal delivers "Becoming a Reader" reliably and quickly, allowing you to fully benefit from this insightful work.