Reading and writing from literature

by John E. Schwiebert

Emphasizing intertextuality, this anthology offers an exceptional amount of writing support. Fifteen chapters of guidance on writing about literature include information on keeping a reading notebook, researching and documenting essays, creating a writing portfolio, and planning, drafting, and revising essays. Students learn to create reading notebooks and transform notebook entries into actual papers. An accompanying web site extends the book's emphasis on intertextuality.

924 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book serves as a textbook for at least one of Dr. Schwiebert’s classes. It is one of those gems that is both accessible and compelling. Dr. Schwiebert champions journaling, notebooks, and annotating as you read. By the end of the semester, he had me hooked on all three. Sincerely, I would recommend this book even if you aren’t taking his class at Weber State University. He offers practical and enjoyable inroads to making the most of literature and writing.

DISCLAIMER: Dr. Schwiebert is a friend and mentor. Like I’m going to give a bad rating to a professor who wrote me a letter of recommendation last year. Seriously, this is an excellent companion to a personal course of reading and writing.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several good essays and short stories in the book.