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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062301675
ISBN-139780062301673
eBay Product ID (ePID)171816990
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised Edition : A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicComparative Literature, Reference, General, Books & Reading
FeaturesRevised
GenreLiterary Criticism
AuthorThomas C. Foster
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-031783
Reviews"A smart, accessible, and thoroughly satisfying examination of what it means to read a work of literature. Guess what? It isn't all that hard, not when you have a knowledgeable guide to show the way. Dante had his Virgil; for everyone else, there is Thomas Foster." -- Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness, Patience & Fortitude , and Among the Gently Mad "Tom Foster's casual, unpretentious, yet brilliant How To Read Literature Like a Professor is a painless introduction to crucial - and sophisticated--skills of reading. What a sense of the comic! What a knowledge of modern literature! What good stories!" -- Linda Wagner-Martin, UNC-Chapel Hill, author of Sylvia Plath: A Life "I know of no other book that so vividly conveys what it's like to study with a great literature professor. In a work that is both down-to-earth and rich in insight, Thomas Foster goes far towards breaking down the wall that has long divided the academic and the common reader." -- James Shapiro, Columbia University, author of Shakespeare and the Jews
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal808
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisA thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Thomas C. Foster's classic guide--a lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes and contexts, that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. How to Read Literature Like a Professor helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes--and the literary codes--of the ultimate professional reader, the college professor. What does it mean when a literary hero is traveling along a dusty road? When he hands a drink to his companion? When he's drenched in a sudden rain shower? Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices and form, Thomas C. Foster provides us with a broad overview of literature--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 a shower-and shows us how to make our reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun. This revised edition includes new chapters, a new preface and epilogue, and incorporates updated teaching points that Foster has developed over the past decade., A thoroughly revised and updated edition of Thomas C. Foster's classic guide-a lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes, and contexts-that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. How to Read Literature Like a Professor helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes-and the literary codes-of the ultimate professional reader: the college professor. What does it mean when a literary hero travels along a dusty road When he hands a drink to his companion When he's drenched in a sudden rain shower Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form, Thomas C. Foster provides us with a broad overview of literature-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 a shower-and shows us how to make our reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun. This revised edition includes new chapters, a new preface, and a new epilogue, and incorporates updated teaching points that Foster has developed over the past decade., A thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Thomas C. Foster's classic guide--a lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes and contexts, that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. How to Read Literature Like a Professor helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes--and the literary codes--of the ultimate professional reader, the college professor. What does it mean when a literary hero is traveling along a dusty road When he hands a drink to his companion When he's drenched in a sudden rain shower Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices and form, Thomas C. Foster provides us with a broad overview of literature--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 a shower-and shows us how to make our reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun. This revised edition includes new chapters, a new preface and epilogue, and incorporates updated teaching points that Foster has developed over the past decade., A thoroughly revised and updated edition of Thomas C. Foster's classic guide a lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes, and contexts that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable.While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. How to Read Literature Like a Professor helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes and the literary codes of the ultimate professional reader: the college professor.What does it mean when a literary hero travels along a dusty road? When he hands a drink to his companion? When he's drenched in a sudden rain shower? Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form, Thomas C. Foster provides us with a broad overview of literature 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 a shower and shows us how to make our reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun.This revised edition includes new chapters, a new preface, and a new epilogue, and incorporates updated teaching points that Foster has developed over the past decade."
LC Classification NumberPN45
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- 09. Aug. 2017
Good for concepts and has a friend talking to you manner.
I was excited to read this book, I wanted a more in-depth read from my literature, not required for a class. I gave some good insight but it seemed to then get bulky half way through and say similar things again and again. Sorry to say my enthusiasm fizzled out round chapter 18, i did not finnish reading the book. If required for a class, im sure it would be the best text book to read in regards to keeping an intrest, for fun though, i had had enough. Though I may pick it up in the future and finnish it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 30. Jun. 2025
Minor tears
Book is used for school and it has minor tears but other than that is a good quality book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Mär. 2016
If you are a student GET THIS BOOK.
I got this to help me to understand how my composition professor was seeng/reading/grading things. It has been an immense help in doing all that and more. Thank you for making it available for me to purchuse.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 11. Aug. 2017
great price and great form
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- 23. Aug. 2018
Neat Beans
Good book to read. Got it for summer reading, but it turned out to be very informative and fun.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Nov. 2019
A class act . . . How to read literature
The professor has provided a highly readable, even a fun, class in how to get the most from reading literature.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 04. Aug. 2016
Excellent!!!
Excellent service and received my book in 2 business days!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 09. Dez. 2020
Educational!
Compelling, Good quality, good value and highly recommended...Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 22. Jul. 2017
worst purchase ever
this book was assigned to me as summer reading and school is almost starting and i still haven't received the book Im so disappointedBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 28. Jun. 2019
Good buy
Great product.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
