39 pages • 1 hour read
Thomas C. FosterHow to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Thomas C. Foster’s How To Read Literature Like A Professor is widely praised for making literary analysis accessible, blending humor with insightful commentary. Readers appreciate its engaging style and clear examples, though some find it overly simplistic and repetitive. Overall, it’s recommended for those new to literary theory.
Who Should Read How To Read Literature Like A Professor?
A reader who enjoys How To Read Literature Like A Professor by Thomas C. Foster is typically a literature enthusiast, student, or educator who seeks deeper understanding of literary themes, symbols, and patterns. Comparable to the audiences of Reading Lolita in Tehran and The Elements of Style.
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Reading Age
16+yearsLexile Level
1150L