Thomas K. Foster's edition of the classic guide is a lively and engaging introduction to literature and literary fundamentals, including symbols, themes, and context, that will show you how to make your everyday reading more rewarding and enjoyable.

Although that many books can be read for their main plots, they often interweave deeper literary meanings. The book will help us discover these hidden truths by looking at literature through the literary codes of the most professional reader - the college professor.

Thomas K. Foster is a professor of English at the University of Michigan-Flint, where he teaches classical and modern fiction literature, drama and poetry, as well as creative writing and composition.