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.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In How to Read Literature Like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster teaches readers to uncover deeper meanings in literature through thematic and symbolic analysis, discussing elements like travel, communion, archetypes, and weather. The book connects literature to universal stories and encourages understanding texts within their historical context. Sensitive topics such as violence and illness are discussed.
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.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsLexile Level
1150L