It is definitely written from a Christian perspective, both content and instructional material. This is a challenging course, but perhaps not as overwhelming as it could be in the amount of content since Myers uses short stories and poetry rather than complete books.
The amount of reading assigned can be varied to suit the student. Also, instruction is presented in manageable increments with examples and models so students know what is expected and how to complete each assignment. A very helpful Sample Schedule makes it easy to plan and present lessons. Four main areas are covered: analytical techniques, literary elements, literary devices, and writing genres.
Reading selections are not all from a Christian viewpoint. A variety of viewpoints are reflected, giving students the opportunity to develop discernment as they learn to analyze the worldview of each author. Students learn to analyze, but they also practice writing using the elements or devices emphasized in each lesson. Myers includes a number of checklists for students to use; these make it easier for students to recall elements they should identify.
One key strategy Myers teaches is annotation, that is, writing notes and comments in the margins and between lines as the student reads. This strategy is the basis of most other literary analysis taught in this course.
In Windows to the World, lessons on spotting and interpreting allusions teach skills not always included in other such courses, especially not biblical allusions. Yet Myers spends an entire lesson on them and includes some assignments for both analyzing and creating allusions. On a personal note, I was just reading a novel where the author, a non-Christian, made an allusion to camels and the eyes of needles to indirectly highlight the difficulty faced by a wealthy character in the story.
Myers points out that biblical illiteracy makes most such allusions meaningless to a large percentage of modern readers. The student book is written directly to the student and allows the student to do much work independently. As we delve into what each writer's view may or may not share with the others', as we look at the map and explore unfamiliar views of cities from around the world, a new kind of map begins to take shape.
Windows on the World is a profound and eye-opening look inside the worlds of writers, reminding us that the things we see every day are woven into our selves and our imaginations, making us keener and more inquisitive observers of our own worlds. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. Published November 13th by Penguin Press first published More Details Original Title. Other Editions 3. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Windows on the World , please sign up.
Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Oct 02, Bluerose's Heart rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction. Windows of the World is a simple, but inspiring book. Matteo Pericoli, with pen and ink, shows us those windows. This is a short book. Most Windows of the World is a simple, but inspiring book. They also get a page for their windows.
I got the chance to travel around the world and see new people and new landscapes, all in such a short amount of time. Windows of the World is a lovely book! Feb 28, John Benson rated it it was amazing. I really liked this book for its meditative quality. The author,an architect, drew the views from the windows of 50 authors from throughout the world, and then asked them to write a paragraph to a page on what that view means to them and their writing.
It ended up being a very moving book in a very quiet way. Sep 21, Emily rated it liked it Shelves: essays , non-fiction , Genuinely a moving delight to read during the pandemic, even if it was conceived half a decade ago. Inspiring book. Aug 31, Angela rated it really liked it. Loved the concept for the book. Really enjoyed the drawings and found some interesting new authors to check out. Dec 01, Jill rated it really liked it. This book collects contributions to a series of posts that began in The New York Times in August, , ran for a year, and then began again a year later in the Paris Review Daily blog.
Fifty such pairings are included in this book. Readers will enjoy finding out about how and where authors work. And Daniel Kehlmann interestingly mentions what his view does not include. The book also serves to remind all of us of how the simplest aspects of our surroundings affect us profoundly, but often we grow too used to them to notice anymore.
As Pericoli observes in his introduction: "It is hard to pay close attention to those things that are part of our daily routines. Pericoli shows us what a difference it can make to pay attention, and appreciate what we have before it is gone. Evaluation: This book would make a wonderful gift for yourself or others, and is especially recommended for those interested in finding out more about the creative process. Sep 22, Biblio Files takingadayoff rated it really liked it.
Windows on the World is a slender volume. Fifty writers novelists, poets, essayists, etc. He took photos of the view from their windows and talked with them about what they thought about their view from the desk. He made line drawings of the views and included a few paragraphs of the writers' thoughts. I found myself lingering over the drawings, so simple and elegant. Live a little, try something new, and then geek out on it for a night.
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