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How to Read Fiction Like a Professor: An insightful guide to reading between the lines

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How to Read Fiction Like a Professor: An insightful guide to reading between the lines
14.99 €
An updated and expanded edition of the bestselling book written by a respected University of Michigan professor, this lively and engaging introduction to the world of literature with its symbolism, themes, and contexts provides the key to a deeper understanding of works of fiction and helps make everyday reading more rewarding and enjoyable. "One of the central propositions of my book is that there is some universal system of imagery, that the power of images and symbols lies in repetition and reinterpretation. Yet it is only natural that writers relentlessly invent new metaphors and symbols that either run through the entire work or appear only once. Either way, we need a strategy for engaging with these enigmatic phenomena, so I have no choice but to invent one. As a first step toward a confident mastery of analysis, I have included in the book a reflection on how to put one's own reading experience at one's service, as well as on the important role of the reader in creating meaning in a literary work. It never ceases to amaze me that, even when actively reading, students, and the reading public in general, remain quite passive when it comes to working with texts, letting them pass through them. It is high time we set ourselves such a job." (Thomas Foster)
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