Discovering the Many Worlds of Literature : Literature for Composition

by Hirschberg, Stuart; Hirschberg, Terry

• ISBN13: 9780321102126
• ISBN10: 0321102126
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

Key Benefit:This book provides an incredible variety of works of literature, organized by theme and genre, by authors from around the globe.Key Topics:This book helps individuals to learn to read and analyze works of literature, and exposes the reader to a wide variety of literature from around the world.Market:For anyone with an interest in great short works of literature, including both classic works such as Shakespeare's "Hamlet," and contemporary cuttingedge worksincluding essays, short fiction, poems, and playsby authors from around the globe.

Table of Contents

Preface

Reading and Writing About Literature

Reading Essays

The Personal Essay

Reading Critically

Reading for Ideas and Organization

Humor, Irony and Satire

Analyzing Essays

Guidelines for Annotating

Keeping a Reading Journal

Opening a Dialogue

Octavio Paz, "Fiesta."

Writing About Essays

Pre-Writing Techniques

Creating a Rough Draft

Revising Your Essay

Formatting

Drawing on Additional Sources for Evidence

Electronic Sources

Sample Analytical Essay: "Fiestas Are a 'Time-Out' for Mexicans."

Reading Fiction

Evolution of the Short Story

Modern Fiction

Postmodernist Fiction

Analyzing a Work of Short Fiction

Nabil Gorgy, "Cairo Is a Small City."

Writing About Fiction

Using Paraphrases and Quotes as Evidence

Outlining Before Writing a Rough Draft

Sample Essay: "Two Different Worlds in Nabil Gorgy's 'Cairo Is a Small City'."

Reading Poetry

Differences Between Poetry and Prose

Kinds of Poetry

Analyzing Poetry

Ted Hughes, "Pike."

Writing About Poetry

Sample Essay: "An Encounter with the Irrational: An Explication of Ted Hughes's 'Pike'."

Reading Drama

Dramatic Structure

Origins of Western Drama

Conflict as Dramatic Device

Watching Versus Reading Dramas

Analyzing Drama

Betty Keller, Tea Party

Contextual Elements

Writing About Drama

Free Writing

Developing a Thesis

Sample Essay: "The 'Unattended' Tea Party."

Topics for Literary Analysis

Writing About Characterization and Setting

Characterization in Short Fiction

Setting in Short Fiction

Characterization and Setting in Poetry

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