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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines


<p>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.</p> <p>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, <b>How to Read Literature Like a Professor</b> is the perfect companion for making your reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun.</p>

Author(s): Thomas C. Foster  

ISBN 10: 006000942X
ISBN 13: 9780060009427
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Publication: February 2003
Edition: 1ST
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