Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing
- ISBN-10
- 0134668464
- ISBN-13
- 9780134668468
- Series
- Literature
- Category
- Literature
- Pages
- 1994
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020
- Author
- X. J. Kennedy
Description
For introductory courses in Literature. Cultivates a love of literature and an understanding of effective writing Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing introduces students to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms - and develops their abilities to think critically and communicate effectively through, and about, writing. Authors X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia aim to help readers develop sensitivity to language, culture, and identity, see beyond the boundaries of their own selves, and view the world through the eyes of others. Each of the first three sections is devoted to one of the major literary forms of fiction, poetry, and drama; the fourth is a comprehensive introduction to critical writing. The 14th Edition of this trusted resource has been revised throughout for clarity and accessibility, and all chapters have been updated with a more visual appeal for current students. Packed with a variety of popular and provocative stories, poems, plays, and critical prose, it includes exciting and often-surprising contemporary selections. Every chapter has been reviewed and updated with relevant cultural references.
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