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

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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.

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Looking to unlock the hidden meanings and fascinating depths of literature? Look no further than "How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines, Revised Edition" by Thomas C. Foster. With this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a journey through the intricate world of symbols, themes, and contexts, uncovering the profound messages that lie beneath the surface of your favorite stories.

While many books can be enjoyed at face value, true literary enthusiasts know that there is often more to the story than meets the eye. With Foster's expert guidance, you'll gain invaluable insights into the mind of a professional reader—a college professor—who deciphers the hidden truths embedded within literary masterpieces. Ready to take your reading experience to new heights?

Ever wondered what it means when a literary hero takes a dusty road or passes a drink to a companion? Foster unravels the mysteries of these seemingly mundane actions, revealing the rich symbolism and literary codes at play. Explore major themes, discover narrative devices, and delve into various literary forms to enhance your understanding of literature and experience a more profound connection with the written word.

This revised edition of "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" features new chapters, a fresh preface and epilogue, and updated teaching points that Foster has honed over the past decade. Be ready to embark on a transformative reading experience, where quests await at the end of roads, shared meals hold deeper significance, and rainstorms carry much more than cleansing droplets. Make your reading rewarding, satisfying, and above all, enjoyable.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the secrets of literature! Take your reading journey to the next level with "How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines, Revised Edition." Shop now!

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