Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing, Compact - Softcover

Roberts, Edgar V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132759268 ISBN 13: 9780132759267

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 1998

Synopsis

For Introduction to Literature courses; and 2nd semester Freshman Composition courses that emphasize writing about literature. This compact version of the best-selling Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing retains the dedication to integrating unequalled writing about literature coverage throughout. It is dedicated throughout to the interlocking processes of reading and writing. In addition to carefully chosen literary selections, each chapter contains detailed information about the process of writing about literature, with hundreds of thought-provoking questions and sample student essays.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: A brief, paperback version of the best-selling Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing, this compact fifth edition retains all the outstanding features of the original book. In addition to carefully chosen literary selections, each chapter contains detailed information on the sample essays for writing about literature. Key Topics: Offers a balanced collection of works by male and female authors of different ethnic, political, economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds; including 42 stories, 288 poems, and 12 dramatic works. The book includes photographs of selected writers, biographies of all the poets, a glossary of literary terms, and a chronological list of the authors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132759268
• ISBN 13: 9780132759267
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1472