How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
by Thomas C. Foster
How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines by Thomas C. Foster holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 314 pages.
About How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey? Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface -- a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or an unexpected twist on a character -- and there's that sneaking suspicion that the deeper meaning of a literary text keeps escaping you.In this practical and amusing guide to literature, Thomas C. Foster shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock those hidden truths, and to discover a world where a road leads to a quest; a shared meal may signify a communion; and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just rain. Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form, How to Read Literature Like a Professor is the perfect companion for making your reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas C. Foster |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 314 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,467 |
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines has 314 pages.
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines was written by Thomas C. Foster. It was first published in 2003.
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The ISBN-13 for How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines is 9780060009430.0.
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