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An Introduction to Fiction
Kennedy/Gioia's "An Introduction to Fiction, "11th edition continues to inspire students with a rich collection of fiction and engaging insights on reading, analyzing, and writing about stories. This bestselling anthology includes sixty-five superlative short stories, blending classic works and contemporary selections. Written by noted poets X.J. Kennedy and Dana...more
Paperback, 832 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Longman
(first published January 1st 1983)
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Short story fans; readers interested in seriously studying literature
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It was a textbook for a college class I took
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Nov. 20, 2009:
This book served as a textbook for a college class I took in the mid 90s. I've read some of the stories already; so I'm going to review the ones I've read so far.
Three selections (actually, four; Jesus' parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 falls into the same category, though it's not grouped with the others) are accurate written versions of oral fictional forms --folktale, fable, and parable-- that helpfully illustrate comparison and contrast between this tr...more
This book served as a textbook for a college class I took in the mid 90s. I've read some of the stories already; so I'm going to review the ones I've read so far.
Three selections (actually, four; Jesus' parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 falls into the same category, though it's not grouped with the others) are accurate written versions of oral fictional forms --folktale, fable, and parable-- that helpfully illustrate comparison and contrast between this tr...more
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One of my first and most improtant writing reference books. Kennedy's choice of stories to demonstrate and reveal the elements of writing are perfect.
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