Literature for Composition: An Introduction to Literature

by Sylvan Barnet, William Burto, William E. Cain

The definitive book for literature for composition or introduction to literature courses-- Literature for Composition offers superior coverage of reading, writing, and arguing about literature in Barnet’s clear and accessible style along with an anthology organized around ten thought-provoking themes.

1472 pages, Paperback

First published December 14, 2012

About the author

Sylvan Barnet is an American literary critic and Shakespearean scholar. He is a Fletcher Professor of English Emeritus at Tufts University.

Barnet is the author of numerous books and articles on Shakespeare. He is the general editor of the Signet Classics Shakespeare,[1] the author of A Short Guide to Shakespeare,[2] and has written many textbooks. He is the co-author with William Burto of occasional essays on aspects of Japanese art.[3] He has also written books about the art of writing.

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[Anna Berbary · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Meinda Pattikawa · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

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