Making Literature Matter: An Anthology for Readers and Writers

by John Schilb (Editor)

A widely adopted success in its first edition, Making Literature Matter wraps an innovative writing text around a uniquely organized anthology for introductory literature courses that emphasize critical thinking and writing. The writing instruction and opportunities in the second edition are even more extensive than in its groundbreaking predecessor.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Anthologies, Classics, School

1691 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Danny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent primer on close reading and critical analysis of all types of literature.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book and the class I took with it changed how I feel about literature. I am now much more confident in my abilities to analyze and interpret literature.

[Ange · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book and the class I took with it changed how I feel about literature. I am now much more confident in my abilities to analyze and interpret literature.

[Danna]

A bargain book could convince me to become an English Lit instructor, or at least fall in love with literature again.

[Nymphadora Remus · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best parts of this thorough text are the student examples and the lists of example questions.

[Sandra Reyes]

How do I read it for like a ebook?

[Yvonne Raphael · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best parts of this thorough text are the student examples and the lists of example questions.