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How to Read Poetry Like a Professor: A Quippy and Sonorous Guide to Verse
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What Stands Out
Engaging Approach
Uses humor and wit to simplify complex concepts, making poetry accessible and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds.
Expert Insights
Offers in-depth analysis and scholarly perspectives, enriching the reader's appreciation of poetic form and technique.
Practical Techniques
Equips readers with actionable strategies for dissecting and interpreting poems, enhancing both personal enjoyment and academic study.
Product Details
- Essential primer for reading poetry like a professor
- Unlocks the keys to enjoying works from Lord Byron to the Beatles
- Teaches how to understand primary meaning and technical elements of poetry
- Shows how to perceive the echoes and music in poems
- Written in an entertaining and engaging voice by Thomas C. Foster
- Helps readers overcome fear of poetry and rediscover its rewards
| Publisher | Harper Perennial |
| Publication date | March 27, 2018 |
| Edition | Digital original |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780062113788 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062113788 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds (1.05 kg) |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.5 x 8 inches (13.5 x 1.3 x 20.3 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Literature Students
Students seeking to deepen their understanding of poetry will benefit from insightful analysis and techniques offered in this guide.
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Aspiring Poets
Aspiring poets will find valuable advice on reading and interpreting poetry, enhancing their craft through critical engagement.
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General Readers
General readers interested in poetry can enjoy a fun, engaging approach to understanding verse without academic jargon.
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Academic Experts
Scholars or experts in poetry analysis may not find new insights as the book targets a more general audience.
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How to Read Poetry Like a Professor: A Quippy and Sonorous Guide to Verse
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Black & African American Editorial Review
If you're looking to brush up on your poetry comprehension skills, "How to Read Poetry Like a Professor" is a fantastic book that covers a wide range of topics, from general notes to more intermediate subjects. The book is described as an accessible view into the world and history of poetry which is thorough, informative, and entertaining. Some readers found the book to be helpful in enjoying poetry more. However, others felt that there were too many poem snippets and not enough complete ones. A few readers were disappointed that there was too much focus on structure with little information about how to analyze and write about poetry. Overall, the book is suitable for anyone looking to improve their poetry reading skills.
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Pros
- Covers a wide range of topics for poetry comprehension
- Accessible and informative view into the world of poetry
- Thorough guide to poetry
- Helps readers enjoy poetry more
Cons
- Too many poem snippets and not enough complete poems
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Features & Benefits
- Poetry is one of the most admired, feared but ubiquitous literary forms.
- Most people avoid reading poetry due to a lack of familiarity and knowledge.
- Thomas C. Foster's guide shows readers how to overcome their fear of poetry and learn to enjoy it once more.
- It provides a primer to reading poetry on various technical elements like meter, diction, and line structures.
- Readers will also learn how to see these elements as allies rather than adversaries.
- The book examines a wide array of poems from classic poets such as Shakespeare to later poets such as E.E. Cummings.
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