How to read literature like a professor
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 75 readers · 325 pages · ≈ 6 h 01 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read How to read literature like a professor?
About ≈ 6 h 01 m — 325 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is How to read literature like a professor?
325 pages in its most-read edition.
Is How to read literature like a professor in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote How to read literature like a professor?
Thomas C. Foster.