A refreshing alternative to voluminous literature anthologies, this compact, inexpensive, and diverse collection of fiction, poetry, and drama provides a concise yet complete introduction to the study of literature. Organized chronologically within each genre, the wide range of selections features both classic and contemporary authors, presenting a diversity of forms and voices. Twenty-sevennew selections in this edition-17 poems, 6 short stories, and 4 plays-include works by Daniel Orozco, Ted Kooser, Natasha Trethewey, ...
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A refreshing alternative to voluminous literature anthologies, this compact, inexpensive, and diverse collection of fiction, poetry, and drama provides a concise yet complete introduction to the study of literature. Organized chronologically within each genre, the wide range of selections features both classic and contemporary authors, presenting a diversity of forms and voices. Twenty-sevennew selections in this edition-17 poems, 6 short stories, and 4 plays-include works by Daniel Orozco, Ted Kooser, Natasha Trethewey, A.E. Stallings, and August Wilson. Individual Fiction, Poetry, and Drama introductionsand Appendix A: Writing About Literaturenow include examples of student writing. Biographical headnotes now highlight common themes and ideas in the author's body of work, often with specific mention of the featured readings.
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Fair Condition. The books text has writing and highlighting. Minor shelf and corner wear to the books cover and corners. Binding is still in good condition. Scuffing, rubbing, creasing, and light curl to the books cover and corners. Cut on the top of the books spine that has been fixed with clear tape. Sticker on the books back cover. 1376 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; Education. ISBN: 0321366298. ISBN/EAN: 9780321366290. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561015969.
I bought this book because I had to - for Engish 102 class. Anyway, it's not that bad, and some short stories are even interesting. I'm not sure if this would be something to recomend as a personal reading thing, but as a college book it's not that bad; I can imagine a lot worse.
