Reading advanced level textbooks requires a lot of craft. These textbooks have two distinct types. The first is discursive text, they revolve around topics and touch upon the main idea adding layers of new knowledge. The second major type are the research style writing, the author or editor picks a set of research papers that are related; the editor or author's mission is to expose the reader to seminal ideas. The editor or author may also want to update the reader to the latest developments in the discipline.
A shortcut to understand these dense texts is learning how to digest poetry. Poetry is an abstract way of saying things, in many ways it may be confusing for the novice reader. Youngsters should start in their teens, then college books will be a breeze. Many prose writers and non fiction ones as well, constantly use lyrical language. Poetry can be said to sum up feelings and situations in a suggestive way.
One of the most celebrated poets in English language is Charles Bukowski, here is a link of his work.
http://www.thebuk.com/
A shortcut to understand these dense texts is learning how to digest poetry. Poetry is an abstract way of saying things, in many ways it may be confusing for the novice reader. Youngsters should start in their teens, then college books will be a breeze. Many prose writers and non fiction ones as well, constantly use lyrical language. Poetry can be said to sum up feelings and situations in a suggestive way.
One of the most celebrated poets in English language is Charles Bukowski, here is a link of his work.
http://www.thebuk.com/
