Elaine Scarry
Elaine Scarry is an influential American literary critic and scholar whose work focuses on the philosophy of literature and the politics of representation. She is best known for her book 'On Beauty and Being Just,' which explores the connection between beauty and justice. Scarry's ideas about reading as a creative act, where the reader plays a vital role in constructing meaning from the text, have been significant in literary theory. Her insights into the imaginative processes involved in reading have made her a key figure in discussions about the reader's role in literature.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 7,599 | $530,000 | 399$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,099,265 | 7,599 | $530,000 | 399$ |
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Elaine Scarry is noted for defining reading as a way to dream according to a writer's instructions.
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