Georges Poulet

Georges Poulet was a Belgian literary critic and philosopher known for his work on the relationship between readers and texts. He believed that reading is an active, intimate process where the reader's own consciousness and experiences become intertwined with the work, allowing them to truly understand and "live" the text. Poulet emphasized the importance of empathy and imagination in reading, suggesting that literature helps us explore and understand ourselves and others more deeply. His ideas highlight the personal, subjective experience of engaging with literature, making reading a reflection of our inner worlds.