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Literature for Composition: Essays, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (7th Edition) (Paperback)

~ Sylvan Barnet (Author), William Cain (Author), William E. Burto (Author)

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Literature for Composition, 5/e, is a versatile anthology which has both diverse selections and excellent writing instruction. Beginning with six chapters on the reading and writing processes, followed by a section on literary works and literary forms and a section on argument, the text ends with a thematic anthology. New co-author William E. Cain adds to the stellar author team and reinforces an emphasis on diverse and contemporary writers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Literature for Composition offers the finest writing and argument coverage, helpful discussions of the literary elements, compelling case studies, and a diverse array of selections. The book includes complete coverage of the writing process, three chapters devoted to argument, complete chapters on interpretation and evaluation, coverage of the literary elements and the study of visual images, and case studies. The book opens with five chapters devoted to reading, writing, and argument. An entire chapter on critical thinking equips readers with a foundation upon which to study the chapters on the literary forms that follow. An anthology is organized around six engaging themes. Special chapters on visuals and film along with ten case studies offer additional resources. For those interested in the study and composition of literature. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 1424 pages
Publisher: Longman; 7 edition (December 7, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0321280342
ISBN-13: 978-0321280343
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #540,501 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars compelling lit text ... a keeper, December 9, 2006

By	Carol W. Bachofner "bleary-eyed reader" (Rockland, Maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have taught English 102 this semester (Fall 06) using this text and find it both professor and student friendly. I love the organization, the division of genres, critical thinking approaches, etc. The interspersing of photographs, art, and the culturally diverse offerings in terms of literary examples make for an experience that is memorable all around.

It is a book that fosters independent thinking, out-of-the-box thinking. It encourages writing about literature in such a way that students don't feel this to be an impossible task. In short, it empowers students, both those who have an idea to go onward to upper division work in literature and/or writing and those students who thought that compostion classes were a "necessary evil."

It is a book that begs to be opened and used. My students tell me this is one they will not sell back at the end of the semester, but will keep in their personal libraries. THAT is saying something.

I think that the appeal of this book would be enhanced by a slightly lower price, but that is the only serious drawback.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Literature for Dummies, April 24, 2004

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This review is from: Literature for Composition: Essays, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (6th Edition) (Paperback)

This is by all means a decent anthology of literature for an introductory course, and a fairly respectable stab at a guide to good university writing.

The selections are for the most part diverse, encompassing Native-American, African-American, Canadian, and English writers. Short fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction and, to a more limited degree, film get a fairly decent treatment here, too, encompassing chronological (classical to contemporary) and thematic terrain, making this a worthwhile text for students who simply want a brief introduction to all aspects of English.

Still, it is a bit unwieldly, and too often feels less like a solid anthology, and more like an 'English-for-beginners' type deal. You get what you pay for, I guess.

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