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Includes Bibliographical References and Index.
Book Information
The Seventh Edition of Literature offers a comprehensive introduction to the genres of fiction, poetry, and drama, providing a balance of canonical works along with contemporary and non-western literatures. Organized into three sections - fiction, poetry, drama - this text's integration of such diverse writings provides the reader with an excellent introduction to literature itself. As in past editions, the authors' voice comes through in the writing of the text, adding to the students' interest in the readings. New features include 'Writer's Perspectives' sections, 'Writing Critically' sections, and notes on writing and researching using computers and the Internet.* NEW! 40 Writer's Perspectives sections give commentary on the craft of writing and revising from authors which provide insight and a more human perspective on literature and the writing process. * NEW! Writing Critically sections, at the end of each major chapter, expand coverage of composition with accessible and pragmatic suggestions on writing, including writing assignments for term papers. * NEW! 8 new student papers, for a total of 15 all together, emphasize the importance for students to have similar writing mode