Compact Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing

by Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell

This compact edition retains all the features that have made the full edition so successful within a smaller, affordable volume. Combining the broadest selection of readings with time-proven and class-tested instruction, COMPACT LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING, Eighth Edition, remains the most useful and student-friendly introduction to literature text available. The text includes a comprehensive guide to writing about literature, with full coverage of critical thinking, argument, and the writing process. Teachers themselves, authors Kirszner and Mandell take students through each step of the research and writing process, helping them to craft literary analyses and arguments and to understand that writing about literature is a process of discovery, examination, and debate.

Genres: Reference, College

1824 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

My number one reference book. I feel this is the number one must have for any writer.

[Jane Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Usual textbook as far as contents, but the clear print and index were a huge plus, and the author/culture context before the readings were nice.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite "English 102" book! Perfectly selected literature- all the necessary classics are here and some weird ones. Nicely focused discussions of literary terms. And best of all: model student papers with integrated research in MLA style!

[Greig Roselli · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this anthology over the past three years for teaching a course in English Composition. It's a serviceable anthology of literature.

[jeni b · Rating 4 out of 5]

My textbook for my ENG 380: Literary Research. An excellent resource.