Literature

Literature PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780321183309

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Literature, 9/e , the most popular introduction of its kind, is organized into three genresFiction, Poetry, and Drama. As in past editions, the authors' collective poetic voice brings personal warmth and a human perspective to the discussion of literature, adding to students' interest in the readings. An introduction to a balance of contemporary and classic stories, poems, and plays. Casebooks offer in-depth look at an author or clusters of works, for example "Latin American Poetry." Authors Joe Kennedy and Dana Gioia provide inviting and illuminating introductions to the authors included and to the elements of literature. Coverage of writing about literature is also included. For those interested in literature.

Literature

Literature PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 2376

ISBN-13: 9780321428509

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Literature, 10th/e, the most popular introduction of its kind, is organized into three genres¤Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. As in past editions, the authors' collective poetic voice brings personal warmth and a human perspective to the discussion of literature, adding to students' interest in the readings. An introduction to a balance of contemporary and classic stories, poems, and plays. Casebooks offer in-depth look at an author or clusters of works, for example “Latin American Poetry.” Authors Joe Kennedy and Dana Gioia provide inviting and illuminating introductions to the authors included and to the elements of literature. Coverage of writing about literature is also included. For those interested in literature.

An Introduction to Fiction

An Introduction to Fiction PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13:

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Kennedy/Gioia'sAn Introduction to Fiction, 10econtinues to inspire readers and writers with a rich collection of fiction and engaging insights on reading, analyzing, and writing about stories. This bestselling anthology includes sixty-six superlative short stories, blending classic works and contemporary selections. Written by noted poets X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, the text reflects the authors' wit and contagious enthusiasm for their subject. Informative, accessible apparatus presents readable discussions of the literary devices, illustrated by apt works, and supported by interludes with the anthologized writers. This edition features 11 new stories, three new masterwork casebooks, extensively revised and expanded chapters on writing, and a fresh new design. New students of fiction.

Literature

Literature PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780321971661

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NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLiteratureLab® does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLiteratureLab, search for: 0134047699 / 9780134047690 The Literature Collection Plus MyLiteratureLab - Access Card Package Package consists of: 0133931269 / 9780133931266 MyLiteratureLab without Pearson eText - Access Card 0321971663 / 9780321971661 Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing MyLiteratureLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For introductory courses in Literature. Cultivate a Love of Literature... X.J. Kennedy & Dana Gioia developed Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Thirteenth Edition with two major goals in mind: to introduce college students to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop the student's ability to think critically and communicate effectively through writing. The book is built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches. Both editors, literary writers themselves, believe that textbooks should be not only informative and accurate but also lively, accessible, and engaging. Also Available with MyLiteratureLab ® This title is also available with MyLiteratureLab - an online resource that works with our literature anthologies to provide engaging experiences to instructors and students. Students can access new content that fosters an understanding of literary elements, which provides a foundation for stimulating class discussions. This simple and powerful tool offers state-of-the-art audio and video resources along with practical tools and flexible assessment. The Literature Collection eText within MyLiteratureLab includes more than 700 selections and valuable multimedia resources-including professional performances, biographies of key authors, contextual videos, and interactive student papers-that bring literature to life.

Access Literature

Access Literature PDF

Author: Barbara A. Barnard

Publisher: Heinle & Heinle Publishers

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780155069664

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With its 53 fiction readings, 314 poems and 14 plays, [This book] provides students with a grounding in the traditional canon that is a vital part of our literary heritage, while at the same time presenting the diverse voices that are an essential part of our cultural record and an exciting force in contemporary literature. Unlike other introductory texts, [this book] links the traditional elements of literature to the everyday culture students already know well. [The book] introduce[s] elements using everyday images, inviting students to draw the connections between them. The chapter on plot, for example, begins with storyboards form a television commercial; word choice, word-order, and tone, which a collection of personal ads; setting and staging with street murals. By showing that even pop culture uses the elements of the literature they study in class, [the book] helps students realize that the literary concepts simply reflect ideas that we all encounter in our daily lives, and that literature itself is simply a reflection of human experience.-Back cover.

Literature

Literature PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 1572

ISBN-13: 9780673520463

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Backpack Literature

Backpack Literature PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 1198

ISBN-13:

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The newest, smallest, and most economical member of the Kennedy/Gioia family, Backpack Literature is a brief paperback version of the discipline's most popular introduction to literature anthology. Like its bigger, bestselling predecessors, Backpack Literature features the authors' collective poetic voice which brings personal warmth and a human perspective to the discussion of literature, adding to students' interest in the readings.

Literature

Literature PDF

Author: X. J. Kennedy

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2016-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780134586458

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Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact, 8th Edition is a book to lead readers beyond the boundaries of self to see the world through the eyes of others. Built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches, this text was developed with two primary goals: to introduce individuals to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop individuals' abilities to think critically and communicate effectively about and through writing.--AMAZON.