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(More customer reviews)This book explains literary terms used in college literature classes and book clubs in a clear and understandable way that non-experts can understand. By using Shakespeare and Harry Potter as familiar examples, the author takes young and old on a journey of discovery through the basics of literature. The author's tone is not intimidating at all; in fact, just the opposite and with good use of humor. I found that I understood literary analysis more clearly after reading this book than I have after taking several college English classes.
The book not only discusses fiction, poetry, and drama, but it also addresses life writing forms such as memoirs and biographies, as well as songs, screenplays, and speeches. I was fully convinced by the end of the book that literature is all around us and is an artform that is for all of us to enjoy--not something stuffy to be locked away in libraries and understood only by an elite few.
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From Shakespeare to Harry Potter:An Introduction to Literature for All Ages is a literature primer for ages 9 to 99.Using well-known examples from William Shakespeare, Harry Potter, and other works, the book explains important concepts in a friendly but knowledgeable way that non-experts can readily understand.Topics include fiction, poetry, and drama but also "life writing," screenplays, and songs.Clear and brief explanations such as "How to Read a Poem" and "Conventions of Writing About Literature" help readers apply concepts easily to titles of their choice.Recommended book lists and a proven method for reading notes promote independent reading, while poetic photographs stimulate interpretative thinking.Created for general readers, students, and teachers alike, From Shakespeare to Harry Potter makes a fine starting point for exploring the wonders of literary art.
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