The Decline Of Literature By Dana Gioia Summary

Throughout the story the author persuasive argument is categorized though facts and lots of research from organizations. The author also includes the advantages readers have over the non readers an the disadvantages non readers have. Dana Gioia show the reader examples of how the us reading literature is declining. “If it were true that they substitute histories, biographies, or political wortles for literature, one might not worry. But book reading of any kind is failing as well.” The author says it’s a “troubling trend” … “especially with young adults.” “The decline in reading has consequences that go beyond literature.” The author then states how the decline in literature affects the business world. He also talks about business polls