{"title":"Thomas C Foster","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas C. Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for his accessible and insightful guides on literature and writing. With a knack for demystifying complex concepts, Foster's books serve as valuable resources for both avid readers and aspiring writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Literature Like a Professor\u003c\/em\u003e, now available in its \u003cstrong\u003eRevised\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThird Editions\u003c\/strong\u003e. These books are perfect for those who wish to unlock the deeper meanings and nuances in literary works, offering a fresh perspective on reading. Foster's engaging style and keen analysis make literary exploration both entertaining and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in honing their writing skills, \u003cem\u003eHow to Write Like a Writer\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical advice and insights, bridging the gap between academic understanding and creative expression. Foster's work is a must-read for anyone looking to refine their craft and appreciate the art of writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're interested in \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e or looking for guides in \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, Thomas C. Foster's books are sure to enrich your reading and writing journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-read-literature-like-a-professor-revised-edition-by-thomas-c-foster-9780062301673","title":"How to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Thomas C. Foster’s classic guide—a lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes, and contexts, that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Literature Like a Professor\u003c\/em\u003e helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes—and the literary codes—of the ultimate professional reader, the college professor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean when a literary hero is traveling along a dusty road? When he hands a drink to his companion? When he’s drenched in a sudden rain shower?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form, Thomas C. Foster provides us with a broad overview of literature—a world where a road leads to a quest, a shared meal may signify a communion, and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just a shower—and shows us how to make our reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition includes new chapters, a new preface and epilogue, and incorporates updated teaching points that Foster has developed over the past decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46501238964460,"sku":"9780062301673","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4220833482210.jpg?v=1748592473"},{"product_id":"how-to-read-literature-like-a-professor-third-edition-by-thomas-c-foster-9780063307742","title":"How to Read Literature Like a Professor [Third Edition]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThoroughly revised and expanded for a new generation of readers, this classic guide to enjoying literature to its fullest—a lively, enlightening, and entertaining introduction to a diverse range of writing and literary devices that enrich these works, including symbols, themes, and contexts—teaches you how to make your everyday reading experience richer and more rewarding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings beneath the surface. \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Literature Like a Professor\u003c\/em\u003e helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the practiced analytical eye—and the literary codes—of a college professor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean when a protagonist is traveling along a dusty road? When he hands a drink to his companion? When he’s drenched in a sudden rain shower? Thomas C. Foster provides answers to these questions as he explores every aspect of fiction, from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form. Offering a broad overview of literature—a world where a road leads to a quest, a shared meal may signify a communion, and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just a shower—he shows us how to make our reading experience more intellectually satisfying and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe world, and curricula, have changed. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect those changes, and features new chapters, a new preface and epilogue, as well as fresh teaching points Foster has developed over the past decade. Foster updates the books he discusses to include more diverse, inclusive, and modern works, such as Angie Thomas’s \u003cem\u003eThe Hate U Give\u003c\/em\u003e; Emily St. John Mandel’s \u003cem\u003eStation Eleven\u003c\/em\u003e; Neil Gaiman’s \u003cem\u003eNeverwhere\u003c\/em\u003e; Elizabeth Acevedo’s \u003cem\u003eThe Poet X\u003c\/em\u003e; Helen Oyeyemi's \u003cem\u003eMr. Fox\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBoy, Snow, Bird\u003c\/em\u003e; Sandra Cisneros’s \u003cem\u003eThe House on Mango Street\u003c\/em\u003e; Zora Neale Hurston’s \u003cem\u003eTheir Eyes Were Watching God\u003c\/em\u003e; Maggie O’Farrell’s \u003cem\u003eHamnet\u003c\/em\u003e; Madeline Miller’s \u003cem\u003eCirce\u003c\/em\u003e; Pat Barker’s \u003cem\u003eThe Silence of the Girls\u003c\/em\u003e; and Tahereh Mafi’s \u003cem\u003eA Very Large Expanse of Sea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46501241487596,"sku":"9780063307742","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14281523482210.jpg?v=1748592553"},{"product_id":"how-to-write-like-a-writer-by-thomas-c-foster-9780063139411","title":"How to Write Like a Writer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the beloved classic \u003cem\u003eHow to Read Literature Like a Professor\u003c\/em\u003e teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired professor Thomas C. Foster guides you through the basics of writing. With \u003cem\u003eHow to Write Like a Writer\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll learn how to organise your thoughts, construct first drafts, and (not incidentally) keep you in your chair so that inspiration can come to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith warmth and wit, Foster shows you how to get into (and over) your best self, how to find your voice, and how to know when, if ever, a piece of work is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with enlightening anecdotes, highlighted with lists and bullet points, this invaluable guide reveals how writers work their magic, and reminds us that we all—for better or worse, whether we mean to or not—are known by what we put on paper or screen, both our thoughts and our words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657897496812,"sku":"9780063139411","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12598213482210.jpg?v=1752495597"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomas-c-foster.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}