Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing
- ISBN-10
- 0130975109
- ISBN-13
- 9780130975102
- Series
- Literature
- Category
- Anlatım (Retorik)
- Pages
- 1724
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Authors
- Henry E. Jacobs, Edgar V. Roberts
Description
Dedicated to the interlocking processes of reading and writing, this book contains carefully chosen literary selections, and each chapter contains detailed information on and sample essays for writing about literature. Features of the fifth edition include strengthened introductions to literary topics and fresh, new selections. The new edition also places greater emphasis on research writing and on critical approaches to literature.
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