A Short Guide to Writing about Literature

A Short Guide to Writing about Literature
ISBN-10
0321026500
ISBN-13
9780321026507
Series
A Short Guide to Writing about Literature
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines / Writing / General
Pages
423
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Longman
Authors
Sylvan Barnet, William E. Cain

Description

Emphasizing writing as a process and incorporating new critical approaches to literature, A Short Guide to Writing about Literature, 8/e, provides accessible, step-by-step instruction for improving students' written work related to literature. Ideal as a supplement to any course where writing about literature or literary studies is emphasized.

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