Introduction to Fiction, An

by Kennedy, X. J.; Gioia, Dana

• ISBN13: 9780321085313
• ISBN10: 0321085310
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

"Fiction 9/e," is a collection of short stories65 in allwhich offers a wide ranging view of classic and contemporary writers. An introduction to a balance of contemporary and classic stories. Casebooks offer in-depth look at an author or clusters of works, for example " Edgar Allen Poe." Authors Joe Kennedy and Dana Gioia provide inviting and illuminating introductions to the authors included and to the elements of fiction. Coverage of writing about literature is also included. For interested in learning more about fiction.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	vii
Preface	xix
To the Instructor	xxiii
About the Authors	xxxi
Fiction	1	(736)
Reading a Story	3	(19)
Point of View	22	(55)
Character	77	(32)
Setting	109	(45)
Tone and Style	154	(41)
Theme	195	(48)
Symbol	243	(36)
Evaluating a Story	279	(19)
Reading Long Stories and Novels	298	(91)
Two Critical Casebooks: Flannery O'Connor and Raymond Carver	389	(105)
Stories for Further Reading	494	(243)
Writing	737	(82)
Writing About Literature	739	(25)
Writing About a Story	764	(18)
Critical Approaches to Literature	782	(37)
Glossary of Literary Terms	819	(16)
Acknowledgments	835	(4)
Index of Authors and Titles	839