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Date Created : Jun 16, 2010 05:53:43
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.
±1±: Best Buy Professors' analyses of books often confound me. Some of the things that they find are far removed from the things that I usually notice. In How to Read Literature Like a Professor, Thomas Foster provides an overview of how scholars analyze "serious" literature.
Foster explains some of the key texts that influence the characters and the plots in literature. He focuses on the influence of Greek myths, the Bible, and Shakespeare, among others. The book includes great discussions of the "true" meanings of things such as weather, politics, illness, and food.
Predictably, Foster cites many examples from classic and contemporary literature. He admires Toni Morrison and often uses her novels to illustrate his points. Foster's dry sense of humor also livens up the book.
In the end, Foster writes, there is no definitive interpretation of any work. Readers who want easy answers might be a bit disappointed. Foster also admits that not all books contain deep meaning; sometimes, a "cigar is just a cigar."
For those who want to read deeply and get more out of their books, How to Read Literature Like a Professor is a great book. on Sale!
