Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, Compact Edition, Interactive Edition (with MyLiteratureLab) (4th Edition)

by X.J. Kennedy

Literature, Compact 4/e , the concise edition of the most popular introduction of its kind, is organized into three genres¤Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. As in past editions, the authors' collective poetic voice brings personal warmth and a human perspective to the discussion of literature, adding to students' interest in the readings. An introduction to a balance of contemporary and classic stories, poems, and plays. Casebooks offer in-depth look at an author or clusters of works, for example “Latin American Poetry.” Authors Joe Kennedy and Dana Gioia provide inviting and illuminating introductions to the authors included and to the elements of literature. Coverage of writing about literature is also included. For those interested in literature.

Genres: Short Stories, Essays, Reference, Poetry

1584 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1987

Reviews

[Mills College Library]

808 L7765 1987

[Joanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

not sure how some literature gets to be a classic and studied in school??
did really like some - my favorite was The Fish by Elizabeth Bishop

[Redno Dumilaah]

it's great