Robert DiYanni
Autore di Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay
Sull'Autore
Robert DiYanni received a B.A. from Rutgers University in 1968 and a Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 1976. He has taught at Queens College of the City University of New York, New York University, Harvard University, and Pace University. He has written articles and reviews on various mostra altro aspects of literature, composition, and pedagogy. He has written numerous books including The McGraw-Hill Book of Poetry, Women's Voices, Like Season'd Timber: New Essays on George Herbert, and Modern American Poets: Their Voices and Visions. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra meno
Opere di Robert DiYanni
Frames of Mind: A Rhetorical Reader with Occasions for Writing (with Comp21 CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (2004) 28 copie
One Hundred Great EssaysONE HUNDRED GREAT ESSAYS by DiYanni, Robert (Author) on Jan-01-2010 Paperback (2010) 1 copia
Modern American Prose 1 copia
Discipline Thinking 3: Thinking Critically About Sciences, Social Sciences, and Mathematics (2012) 1 copia
Discipline Thinking 1: Thinking Critically About Literature, Languages, and Humanities (2012) 1 copia
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Informazioni generali
- Nome canonico
- DiYanni, Robert
- Altri nomi
- DiYanni, Robert J.
- Data di nascita
- 1947-01-17
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Luogo di residenza
- New York, New York, USA
- Istruzione
- City University of New York Graduate Center (PhD|English|1976)
Rutgers University (AB|English|1968) - Attività lavorative
- university professor
- Organizzazioni
- New York University
Queens College, City University of New York
Pace University
The College Board
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Statistiche
- Opere
- 37
- Utenti
- 1,110
- Popolarità
- #23,141
- Voto
- 3.6
- Recensioni
- 6
- ISBN
- 109
DiYanni begins by discussing the importance of reading and how it can enrich our lives. He then provides practical tips for how to read effectively, such as taking notes, annotating texts, and asking questions while reading. He also discusses different types of literature, including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and provides guidance on how to approach each type of text.
Throughout the book, DiYanni emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and analysis in reading. He encourages readers to think deeply about the texts they read, to consider different interpretations and perspectives, and to develop their own unique understanding of the author's message.
Overall, "You Are What You Read" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their reading skills and develop a deeper appreciation for literature.
Certainly! "You Are What You Read" is divided into three main sections: "Reading Well," "Reading Poetry," and "Reading Fiction and Nonfiction." Each section provides readers with specific strategies for approaching and analyzing different types of texts.
In the first section, "Reading Well," DiYanni discusses the importance of active reading and provides tips for how to approach texts with a critical eye. He encourages readers to engage with the text by asking questions, making connections, and taking notes. He also provides guidance on how to identify important themes and ideas in a text, and how to evaluate the author's message.
In the second section, "Reading Poetry," DiYanni provides readers with a framework for understanding and analyzing poetry. He discusses the different elements of poetry, such as rhyme, meter, and imagery, and provides examples of how these elements can be used to convey meaning. He also provides guidance on how to read poetry aloud and how to interpret the emotions and ideas that are conveyed through a poem.
In the third section, "Reading Fiction and Nonfiction," DiYanni provides readers with strategies for analyzing and interpreting different types of prose texts. He discusses the different genres of fiction and nonfiction and provides guidance on how to approach each genre. He also provides tips for how to identify key themes and ideas in a text and how to evaluate the author's message.
Throughout the book, DiYanni emphasizes the importance of developing one's own unique understanding of a text. He encourages readers to think critically about the texts they read, to evaluate different interpretations and perspectives, and to develop their own informed opinions.… (altro)