Maxine Greene Knihy

""This remarkable set of essays defines the role of imagination in general education, arts education, aesthetics, literature, and the social and multicultural context ... The author argues for schools to be restructured as places where students reach out for meanings and where the previously silenced or unheard may have a voice. She invites readers to develop processes to enhance and cultivate their own visions through the application of imagination and the arts. Releasing the Imagination should be required reading for all educators, particularly those in teacher education, and for general and academic readers."--Publisher's description

Exploring the intricate relationship between literature and public education from the 1830s to the 1960s, this book offers a historical perspective that remains relevant today. The new Preface updates its significance for modern audiences, while a Foreword by Herbert Kohl highlights its importance for contemporary educators, students, and parents, emphasizing its enduring impact on the educational landscape.