How to Read Fiction Like a Professor: An Insightful Guide to Reading Between the Lines

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A lively and engaging introduction to the world of literature with its symbolism, themes, and contexts, this updated and expanded edition of the best-selling book by an acclaimed University of Michigan professor provides the key to a deeper understanding of fiction and makes everyday reading more rewarding and enjoyable. “One of the central provisions of my book is that there is a certain universal system of imagery, that the power of images and symbols lies in repetition and rethinking. However, it is quite natural that writers tirelessly invent new metaphors and symbols that either run through the entire work or appear only once. In any case, we need a strategy for interacting with these mysterious phenomena, so I have no choice but to invent it. As a first step towards becoming more analytically proficient, I have included in the book reflections on how to take advantage of your own reading experience, and on the important role of the reader in creating the meaning of a literary work. I never cease to be surprised that, even while actively reading, students, and indeed the reading public in general, remain very passive in terms of working with texts, passing them through themselves. It's high time to give yourself that job." (Thomas Foster)

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Publication language: Russian

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