Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition
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The most popular Literature anthology continues to bring students the finest literature from fables to poetweets. The Twelfth Edition of Literature: An Introductiuon to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition editedby X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, includes eleven new stories from students’ favorite authors: ZZ Packer’s “Brownies,” Ray Bradbury’s, “The Sound of Thunder,” Anne Tyler’s, “Teenage Wasteland,” David Leavitt’s, “A Place I’ve Never Been” and Isabel Allende’s “The Judge’s Wife.” More than 60 new accessible and engaging poems have been added including former Iraqi soldier Brian Turner’s “The Hurt Locker,” Katha Pollit’s “The Mind-Body Problem” as well as poetweets from Lawrence Bridges and Robert Pinsky. In addition, there are new poems from Kay Ryan, Benjamin Alire Saenz, H. D, Gary Snyder, Joy Harjo, Tami Haaland, Robert Hayden, Denise Levertov, and William Carlos Williams. Three new one-act plays help “ease” students into the study of this genre. The new plays include two comedies-- David Ives’s, Sure Thing and Jane Martin’s Beauty–as well as Edward Bok Lee’s experimental drama El Santo Americano. In addition, Milcha Sanchez-Scott’s The Cuban Swimmer has been added.
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THE THESIS
This anthology serves as a comprehensive pedagogical framework designed to introduce students to the foundational elements and critical analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama. Authors Dana Gioia and X. J. Kennedy, both established figures in literary criticism and creative writing, curate a diverse selection of texts intended to bridge the gap between classic literary traditions and contemporary voices. The text provides a structured approach to reading, interpreting, and writing about literature, utilizing a mix of canonical works and modern selections to engage a broad student demographic.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated collection of short stories, poems, and one-act plays spanning various historical periods and cultural contexts.
- Methodological guidance on how to analyze literary devices, themes, and narrative structures.
- Instructional chapters focused on the craft of writing essays and critical responses to literature.
- A wide range of authors including ZZ Packer, Ray Bradbury, Isabel Allende, and William Carlos Williams.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is widely regarded as a standard, accessible resource for undergraduate introductory literature courses due to its balanced selection of classic and contemporary works. The editorial approach emphasizes clarity and pedagogical utility, making it a frequent choice for instructors seeking a versatile foundation for literary study.
Page Count:
1600
Publication Date:
2012-02-12
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205229417
ISBN-13:
9780205229413
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