Exploring Literature: Writing and Arguing about Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay (4th Edition) |  | Author: Frank Madden
Publisher: Longman
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ISBN: 0205640184
Dewey Decimal Number: 801.95
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Publication Date: November 8, 2008
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Culturally rich and diverse literature, comprehensive coverage of the writing process, and strong coverage of arguing about literature describe this anthology. The first five chapters are dedicated to writing and arguing about literature followed by an anthology organized around five themes: Family and Friends; Innocence and Experience; Women and Men; Culture and Identity; and Faith and Doubt. Case studies on the work of significant writers and their life and times end every thematic section. Changes to the new edition include the integration of MyLiteratureLab, Pearson's state-of-the-art, web-based interactive learning system; a more unified, step-by-step presentation of the writing process; new selections from contemporary and global writers; an enhanced discussion of peer review; and double the number of "Connecting through Comparison" subtheme clusters throughout the anthology.
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 Text Review January 28, 2008
JM Falinski (New York, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an excellent text for students interested in understanding literature through reading, writing and responding. The book is written in a conversational voice making it user-friendly for all readers. The literary selections represent a wide range of works from classical to contemporary in various genres. This book is a "keeper" for students even after the course is over because of the high quality of the selections, the strong organization of the chapters and the accessibility of the content.
 Good, but I didn't learn that much December 18, 2007
B. Kleinfelder (Lansing,MI USA)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
The book does deep into the basics of literature, which even beginners know most of. There are good parts of the book, but just as many overly dull parts. Since this is a mandatory textbook in several classes I know of, I expected more. For the very beginner into writing/reading at the collegiate level, this may be for you. Else ,I'm sure there are better books to learn with. I didn't reference the book besides for in-text readings.
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