Its full of many plays and an entire section on Shakespeare. Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again. Read that sentence, one of the most famous first sentences in literature, aloud. Introduction to Fiction, An 11th Edition by X. Kennedy (Author), Dana Gioia (Author) 149 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $49.77 - $117.32 Other new, used and collectible from $37.78 There is a newer edition of this item: Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Portable Edition (13th Edition) $46.69 (416) We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. It is also called an "attention grabber.". i can't imagine this as a school text. As a student, I enjoyed this textbook. New section on Writing a Response Paperprovides instructions and a sample student essay for this popular type of writing assignment. His poems, some published in the New Yorker, were first collected in Nude Descending a Staircase (1961). This reliable, well-written classic has introduced thousands of students to the serious study of fiction, yet it remains vital and compelling for today's readers, presenting the most important. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. . the content would be changed according to the role Like the opening of Rebecca, the soothing poetic meter of the first part of this introduction draws readers in and underscores the harmony of Emma Woodhouses life. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Literature : an introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, and writing: 1. Intended as a textbook for classes in fiction or creative writing, this edition of a popular resource contains 56 fictional pieces, both classic and contemporary, almost all of them short stories, with biocritical and other commentary and discission questions; short selections of critical commentary on fiction from ten important 19th and 20th-century writers; and a substantial supplement on academic writing about literature, which makes reference to the 1995 MLA guidelines, and presents short critical pieces from important critics that illustrate nine different approaches to fiction criticism that are popular in today's academe. on June 3, 2019, There are no reviews yet. Gioia has taught at Johns Hopkins, Sarah Lawrence, Wesleyan (Connecticut), Mercer, and Colorado College. There is no formula for an irresistible introduction, but readers know one when they encounter it. I wish the commentary wasn't too wordy but it was good for the literature course I was taking. web pages Scratches and scuff marks everywhere and the corners are all smashed in. From 2003-2009 he served as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. He has published three collections of poetry, Daily Horoscope (1986), The Gods of Winter (1991), and Interrogations at Noon (2001), which won the American Book Award; an opera libretto, Nosferatu (2001); and three critical volumes, including Can Poetry Matter? But, you may not obsession to imitate or bring the scrap book print wherever you go. Licenses and Attributions. I'm also going to break it down into the book sections (I have the book in front of me). Responding to the increasing mobility of texts, MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. Overcome Writing Anxiety: Boost Your Storytelling Confidence in Four Short Weeks! :D It's full of interesting short stories and I thought the bits that the authors put in before each story were helpful in identifying themes/key passages. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, MLA Update Edition (13th Edition) 13th Edition by X. J. Kennedy (Author), Dana Gioia (Author) 416 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $41.35 - $46.00 Other new and used from $24.48 Paperback $43.87 Other new and used from $43.87 There is a newer edition of this item: web pages Dana Gioia is a poet, critic, and teacher. He is also the co-founder of the summer poetry conference at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. not sure how some literature gets to be a classic and studied in school?? Sold by Anoka Media and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. It's a must! . Publication date 2007 Topics Fiction -- Collections, Fiction, Erzhlprosa -- Lehrmittel, Erzahlprosa -- Lehrmittel Publisher New York : Pearson Longman Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks Digitizing sponsor Kahle/Austin Foundation I need to keep reading to see what will happen to distress or vex Emma. In a book with over 2000 pages, you would think they would want to cut some of the fat out. Introduction to Fiction. with two major goals in mind: to introduce college students to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop the students ability to think critically and communicate effectively through writing. Blddra i vrldens strsta e-bokhandel och brja lsa bcker p webben, surfplattan, mobilen eller lsplattan redan idag. Toward the end of the term, we will be particularly concerned with the relationship between art and war in a diverse selection of . An Introduction to fiction by Kennedy, X. J. Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019, Worked for the class, book was in good condition, easy return and fast arrival, some actually good stories and great authors inside, Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021. The books were in fair condition but definitely usable for my course! Why again? we wonder. It explains the principal elements, techniques, and types of fiction; it provides a critical vocabulary and describes the writing of critical analyses; it anticipates many of the student's perennial questions and difficulties. Recommended. (1992), an influential study of poetry's place in contemporary America. Great as a resource and to get your feet wet as a reader and writer. It had a lot of helpful information on academic writing. Joyce Carol Oates, Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Basically this is a good book in terms of gathering a lot of "required reading" in one book. the content would be changed according to the role. Immediately engage your reader with a story. Still holding together but is super loose and can tear any minute. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! with Giulietta Nardone April 26th, 2023 "Who are you to want to write?" Someone great, that's who! Good textbook with nice collection of stories and poems. Click below for a video presentation that gives college students a brief introduction to fiction. Despite what other reviews are saying, I received all 4 books rubber banded together. CC licensed content, Original. "For introductory courses in Literature. The sections are broken down even more, but I'm leaving those out in the interest of making this as short as possible. The . An introduction to fiction by Stanton, Robert, 1925-Publication date 1965 Topics Fiction -- History and criticism Publisher New York : Holt, Rinehard and Winston Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; trent_university; internetarchivebooks Digitizing sponsor Kahle/Austin Foundation Rent and save from the world's largest eBookstore. Both editors, literary writers themselves, believe that textbooks should be not only informative and accurate but also lively, accessible, and engaging. The intro texts and auxiliary information, including the questions at the end of most piece,s left a lot to be desired. There is no doubt whatever about that. Be the first one to, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, urn:lcp:introductiontofi0010kenn_g1m6:lcpdf:81b0923c-d4ad-40ba-94bd-7138a7b4addd, urn:lcp:introductiontofi0010kenn_g1m6:epub:047d9d17-f1fd-40b2-94b2-7eb636489eb5, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). I'm a bit in love with this book right now. The Book of Ruth by Jane. Scratches and scuff marks everywhere and the corners are all smashed in. An introduction to fiction by Kennedy, X. J. This bestselling anthology includes sixty-five superlative short stories, blending classic works and contemporary selections. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, the text reflects the . Disappointed in the condition of it and is unusable for me because it's so fragile. Introduction to Fiction. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. The title of Alice Munro's Who do you think you are? 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. I recommend it to anyone who's interested in literature, but has no idea where to start and what to buy. Refresh your browser window to try again. on November 18, 2019, There are no reviews yet. I loved reading this book. reading for comp and lit and enjoying it! 11th edition continues to inspire students with a rich collection of fiction and engaging insights on reading, analyzing, and writing about stories.. Amazon has encountered an error. the content would be changed according to the role. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Backpack Literature An Introduction To sooner is that this is the lp in soft file form. Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021, Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019. Written by noted poets X.J. $16.79 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Canada. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. To complement the stories, Charters includes her lasting innovation: an array of the writers' own commentaries on the craft and traditions of . Also the entire plays of Shakespeare's Macbeth and Hamlet are in here, AWESOME! 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