How To Read Poetry Like A Professor by Thomas C. Foster
A lively, accessible guide that teaches readers how to analyze and appreciate poetry by explaining common forms, meters, figures of speech, and recurring themes; it offers practical strategies for close reading—including attention to speaker, tone, imagery, sound, and historical or cultural context—and shows how to decode symbolism, irony, and poetic conventions through clear examples and conversational explanations, helping readers move from surface enjoyment to deeper interpretation.
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- 2014
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