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Author(s): Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell
ISBN(s): 9781413022810, 1413022812
Edition: 6
File Details: PDF, 61.95 MB
Year: 2007
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1413022812 

ISBN 13: 9781413022810

Author:  Laurie G. Kirszner, Stephen R. Mandell

Designed for literature classes that only need the essentials, The PORTABLE LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING, Sixth Edition is the affordable, portable alternative to full length-or even compact-introduction to literature texts.

Table of contents: 

PART 1: READING LITERATURE

Reading Literature: An Introduction

The Importance of Reading Literature

The Elements of Fiction

The Role of Imagination in Literature

Approaching Literature from Different Perspectives

Short Fiction

What is Short Fiction?

Understanding Plot and Structure

Key Elements of Character and Setting

Themes in Short Fiction

Poetry

Introduction to Poetry

Forms and Types of Poetry

Reading and Interpreting Poems

Sound and Structure in Poetry

Drama

The Basics of Dramatic Literature

Elements of Playwriting

Characters, Dialogue, and Action

Understanding Theatrical Elements

PART 2: REACTING TO LITERATURE
5. Interpreting Literature

Critical Reading Strategies

Understanding Themes, Symbols, and Motifs

Analyzing Characters and Their Motivations

Contextualizing Literature

Responding to Literature

Writing Personal Responses

Using Quotes and Evidence to Support Reactions

Writing a Literary Analysis

Crafting a Strong Thesis

PART 3: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE
7. Writing the Literary Analysis Essay

Choosing a Topic

Crafting a Strong Argument

Structuring Your Essay

Incorporating Literary Evidence

Research and MLA Documentation

Using Sources in Literary Analysis

Understanding MLA Format

Citing Literature and Secondary Sources

Avoiding Plagiarism

PART 4: LITERATURE IN CONTEXT
9. Cultural and Historical Context

The Influence of Historical Events on Literature

Analyzing Literature from a Cultural Perspective

Literary Movements and Their Impact

Literary Criticism

The Basics of Literary Theory

Major Schools of Thought: Feminism, Marxism, Psychoanalysis, etc.

Applying Critical Approaches to Texts

PART 5: ANTHOLOGY OF LITERATURE

Short Fiction

Poetry

Drama

Essays and Nonfiction

Biographies of Major Authors

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