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Literature And Society: An Introduction To Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Nonfiction, Paperback, 4 Edition by Annas, Pamela J. (Used)

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9780131534575
0131534572

Publication Date: 2006-03-15
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Paperback : 1564 pages
Edition: 4 Edition
Author: Annas, Pamela J.
ISBN-10: 0131534572
ISBN-13: 9780131534575

Product Description An enriching introduction to the diverse and exciting world of literature, this anthology offers a broad collection of short fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction selections written by a diverse group of writers who represent different social classes, races, genders, cultures, and sexual orientations. Organizes selections around five socially relevant themes–Growing Up and Growing Older; Women and Men; Money and Work; Peace and War; and Varieties of Protest. Shows how literary technique serves larger purposes–the recreation of experience, the exploration of ideas, the analysis of social issues–and how these larger purposes themselves shape literary form. Explains the ways in which literary form creates meaning, and provides a strong emphasis on writing about literature throughout, with a full chapter on all stages of the writing process –generating ideas, developing a thesis, discovering a form, drafting, revising, and editing–plus numerous excerpts from sample papers and journals. From the Back Cover “The Editor’s purpose and approach seems to be similar to my goals in finding a text for an introductory literature classroom:  having apparatus but not weaving it through the whole text, including depth and diversity of authors, using themes to guide students into the wonders of literature while making it easier to understand by (thematic) context.  They also emphasize the connectedness between literature and culture, giving the text social and political dimensions that I value…”                         --ElyceRaeHelford, MiddleTennesseeStateUniversity   This thematic anthology features comprehensive writing coverage that highlights both the writing process and how to write about fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction.  It introduces and explains literature with reading selections centered on five enduring themes–Growing Up and Growing Older, Women and Men, Money and Work, Peace and War, and Varieties of Protest.    Annas/Rosen Literature and Society Website ( www.prenhall.com/annas )   This FREE Website includes: ~Chapter objectives ~Interactive exercises (Multiple choice and essay questions) ~Dynamic Web Links about important literary figures The Art of Literature CD: This collection of video, audio and interactive activities brings literature to life.  This CD also gives you access to Writer’s One Key.                         —To order this text packaged FREE with The Art of Literature CD, use ISBN 0-13-153435-1.    Package certain Penguin titles FREE and others at a substantial discount.  Learn more at www.prenhall.com/english.


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