Writing about Literature
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9780673523952
Paperback|9780673523952
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The tenth edition of A Short Guide to Writing about Literature continues to offer students sound advice on how to become critical thinkers and enrich their reading response through accessible, step-by-step instruction. This highly respected text is ideal as a supplement to any course where writing about literature or literary studies is emphasized. New to the Tenth Edition: A prefatory "Letter to Students" introduces students to the importance of writing about literature. New Chapter 1: What Is Literature, and Why Write About It? Chapter 2 features new material on critical thinking. Epigraphs have been added to the beginning of each chapter to engage the attention of students and instructors. Seventeen "Rules for Writers" have been addded to various chapters. Tips and practical suggestions are highlighted throughout the text. Four checklists have been added: basic matters, revising for clarity, revising for conciseness, and reviewing a revised draft. Two poems, one by Emily Dickinson and one by Edna St. Vincent Millay, and a fable by Aesop have been added. Book jacket.
| ISBN-13 | 9780673523952 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0673523950 |
| Weight | 0.51 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 5.75 x 8.25 In |
| List Price | $23.20 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 438 pages |
| Publisher | Harpercollins College Div |
| Published On | 1997-01-01 |
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