63 pages • 2 hours read
Thomas C. FosterHow to Read Novels like a Professor: A Jaunty Exploration of the World's Favorite Literary Form
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In How to Read Novels Like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster provides readers with strategies to analyze and understand novels' deeper meanings. He explores narrative techniques, character development, themes, symbolism, and historical context, offering tools to enhance a person’s literary appreciation and interpretative skills.
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Review Roundup
Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Novels like a Professor offers insightful and accessible literary analysis for readers and students alike. Celebrated for its engaging and humorous tone, the book makes complex concepts understandable. Some critics, however, find its repetition and generalizations frustrating. It remains a valuable resource for literary enthusiasts.
Who Should Read How to Read Novels like a Professor?
Scholars and literature enthusiasts who enjoyed Thomas C. Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor or E.D. Hirsch’s Cultural Literacy will find How to Read Novels Like a Professor enlightening. This book offers insights into the art of novel reading, appealing to those keen on deepening their literary analysis skills.