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Literature for Composition: Essays, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, Compact Edition
Literature for Composition Essays Fiction Poetry and Drama Compact Edition Author:Sylvan Barnet, William Burto, William E. Cain, Marcia Stubbs Literature for Composition, Compact Edition offers renowned coverage of writing, argument, and critical thinking in a brief and accessible format. While omitting the thematic anthology in the full version, the Compact Edition includes complete coverage of the writing process, three chapters devoted to argument, coverage of the l... more »iterary elements and the study of visual images, and four case studies. A strong sampling of literary selections are integrated into every chapter. After preliminary chapters on getting ideas and thinking critically, readers encounter chapters devoted to the essay, fiction, drama, and poetry. Abundant material on research and the Internet provides up-to-date instruction on evaluating, using, and citing electronic sources. A rich presentation of images supports an emphasis on visual learning and critical thinking. For those interested in the study and composition of literature.« less