Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing
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The Twelfth Edition of Literature: An Introductiuon to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing,edited by 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–a
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THE THESIS
This comprehensive anthology serves as a foundational pedagogical tool designed to introduce students to the critical analysis and appreciation of fiction, poetry, and drama. Edited by X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, both established figures in literary studies and creative writing, the text provides a structured framework for understanding literary techniques and thematic development. By curating a diverse selection of classic and contemporary works, the authors offer a systematic approach to reading, interpreting, and writing about literature in an academic setting.
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 perform close readings and construct analytical essays.
- Pedagogical apparatus including biographical sketches, critical questions, and writing prompts for each selection.
- A broad survey of literary genres, emphasizing the formal elements that define fiction, poetry, and drama.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is widely regarded as a standard, reliable resource for introductory college-level literature courses due to its balanced selection of canonical and contemporary works. Its pedagogical structure provides a clear, accessible entry point for students developing their critical reading and writing skills.
Page Count:
2132
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205230539
ISBN-13:
9780205230532
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