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The Handy Literature Answer Book : An Engaging Guide to Unraveling Symbols, Signs and Meanings in Great Works - Dr. Daniel S. Burt Ph.D. Ph.D.

The Handy Literature Answer Book

An Engaging Guide to Unraveling Symbols, Signs and Meanings in Great Works

By: Dr. Daniel S. Burt Ph.D. Ph.D., Deborah G. Felder

Paperback | 16 January 2018

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From the legends of Gilgamesh to the modern memoir, storytelling and reading are an integral part of our lives. Great literature can shape and form thoughts and opinions as well as influence politics and predict the future. Reading can truly enrich lives, but it is not necessarily easy to get the most out of a great work of literature.

The Handy Literature Answer Book: Understand and Enjoy Meanings, Symbolism, and Signs in Great Works is an engaging look at literature basics such as themes, symbols, context, and other literary devices. Various literary forms, including novels, poems, plays, short stories, and nonfiction, are analyzed. Hundreds of great works are used as illustrative examples. It deciphers and analyzes great works through in-depth answers to nearly 400 common questions, including How is reading literature different from other kinds of reading?" "How do you recognize the difference between story and plot in a short story?" and "What defines a novel?"

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"... Burt and Felder teach readers to analyze poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and literary nonfiction. ... The "Recommended Essential Works of Literature" is particularly valuable. ... A solid addition to classroom libraries and most useful as a resource for middle and high school English teachers." - School Library Journal

"The writer / reader on your gift list will truly enjoy "The Handy Literature Answer Book" by Daniel S. Burt, PhD, and Deborah G. Felder. It's a book about books, authors, reading and more books." - Bookworm Sez

"... offer general and specific advice for reading different types of literature. They address the definition of literature; how it should not be read; and how to read poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and literary nonfiction ..." ? Protoview Book News

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