Discovering the Many Worlds of Literature Literature for Composition

Name: Discovering the Many Worlds of Literature Literature for Composition
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ISBN: 9780321102126

ISBN-10: 0321102126

ISBN-13: 9780321102126

Edition: 2004

Authors: Stuart Hirschberg, Terry Hirschberg

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Key Benefit: This book provides an incredible variety of works of literature, organized by theme and genre, by authors from around the globe.Key Topics: This book helps individuals to learn to read and analyze works of literature, and exposes the reader to a wide variety of literature from around the world.Market: For anyone with an interest in great short works of literature, including both classic works such as Shakespeare's Hamlet, and contemporary cuttingedge worksincluding essays, short fiction, poems, and playsby authors from around the globe.

Book details

List price: $90.40
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Longman Publishing
Publication date: 7/3/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1120
Size: 6.38" wide x 9.25" long x 0.36" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Preface



Reading and Writing About Literature


Reading Essays


The Personal Essay


Reading Critically


Reading for Ideas and Organization


Humor, Irony and Satire


Analyzing Essays


Guidelines for Annotating


Keeping a Reading Journal


Opening a Dialogue


Octavio Paz, "Fiesta."


Writing About Essays


Pre-Writing Techniques


Creating a Rough Draft


Revising Your Essay


Formatting


Drawing on Additional Sources for Evidence


Electronic Sources


Sample Analytical Essay: "Fiestas Are a 'Time-Out' for Mexicans."


Reading Fiction


Evolution of the Short Story


Modern Fiction


Postmodernist Fiction


Analyzing a Work of Short Fiction


Nabil Gorgy, "Cairo Is a Small City."


Writing About Fiction


Using Paraphrases and Quotes as Evidence


Outlining Before Writing a Rough Draft


Sample Essay: "Two Different Worlds in Nabil Gorgy's 'Cairo Is a Small City'."


Reading Poetry


Differences Between Poetry and Prose


Kinds of Poetry


Analyzing Poetry


Ted Hughes, "Pike."


Writing About Poetry


Sample Essay: "An Encounter with the Irrational: An Explication of Ted Hughes's 'Pike'."


Reading Drama


Dramatic Structure


Origins of Western Drama


Conflict as Dramatic Device


Watching Versus Reading Dramas


Analyzing Drama


Betty Keller, Tea Party


Contextual Elements


Writing About Drama


Free Writing


Developing a Thesis


Sample Essay: "The 'Unattended' Tea Party."



Topics for Literary Analysis


Writing About Characterization and Setting


Characterization in Short Fiction


Setting in Short Fiction


Characterization and Setting in Poetry