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Reading Games

- An Aesthetics of Play in Flann O'Brien, Samuel Beckett & Georges Perec

About Reading Games

In Reading Games, Kimberly Bohman-Kalaja guides us through an entertaining and instructive exploration of a neglected literary genre, the Play-Text. Focusing on the works of Flann O'Brien, Samuel Beckett, and Georges Perec, Bohman-Kalaja's book provides insightful analysis of game and play theories, as well as a new perspective on the world of experimental fiction -- discovering, step by step, the innovative strategies of those authors who play reading games.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781564784735
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 238
  • Published:
  • September 12, 2007
  • Dimensions:
  • 168x227x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 453 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 8, 2025

Description of Reading Games

In Reading Games, Kimberly Bohman-Kalaja guides us through an entertaining and instructive exploration of a neglected literary genre, the Play-Text. Focusing on the works of Flann O'Brien, Samuel Beckett, and Georges Perec, Bohman-Kalaja's book provides insightful analysis of game and play theories, as well as a new perspective on the world of experimental fiction -- discovering, step by step, the innovative strategies of those authors who play reading games.

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