Literature and the Writing Process

by Elizabeth McMahan

ISBN 013238874X

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Language, Literature, Textbooks

Paperback

Published January 1, 1996

About the author

Elizabeth McMahan is professor emerita of English at Illinois State University. She holds a Ph.D. in nineteenth-century literature from the University of Oregon. While still in graduate school, she wrote her first book, A Crash Course in Composition, published by McGraw Hill. She has taught on every level, from freshman composition to graduate seminars, and has published critical articles on works of literature and teaching composition. She served as the director of writing programs for seven years at Illinois State University. During her academic career, she received an NDEA Title IV Fellowship, the Kester Svendson Dissertation Grant, and the 1978 Illinois Arts Council Essay Award. Since taking early retirement, she has devoted her energies to writing and revising textbooks.

Reviews

[B. P. Rinehart · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the better English texts books I've managed to get a hold of over my academic life. This book, though dull in appearence is really good. Not only does it have a superb collection of literature that I will be reading now that I have this from my storage but it also teaches you not only how to write literary works (if you are so inclined) but how to REVIEW them. So I will definitely be re-reading up on this book now that I am on Goodreads. If you see this book don't hesitate to peak through it and see if it is something you would be interested in.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel less dumber now.

[Melissa Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only the best book I've read regarding how to write about literature, but also the best guide I've read on writing papers in general. The first five chapters have great advice and practice examples that would benefit anyone writing papers about the social sciences and humanities.

[Sean Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not only an excellent text about how to write, but also many great examples of a variety of written works. Focused on analytical writing.

[Daniel Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful textbook that I use for English 102.

[Adam Floridia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picking out the BEST short stories and poems for my first semester teaching a college level literature course!

What an amazing collection of literature. I actually wish I had this when I was studying for the GRE Lit test; it's got all the MAJOR poems and an excellent selection of short stories.

[Eli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good selections but overall bland.