The Norton introduction to literature / Kelly J. Mays.
| Other author | Mays, Kelly J., editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Portable twelfth edition. |
| Publication | New York, N.Y. : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017] |
| Description | xlii, 1,382, A38 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Fiction. Plot -- Narration and point of view -- Character -- Setting -- Symbol and figurative language -- Theme -- Poetry. Speaker : whose voice do we hear? -- Situation and setting : what happens? where? when? -- Theme and tone -- Language : word choice and order -- Picturing : visual imagery and figures of speech -- Symbol -- The sounds of poetry -- Internal structure -- External form -- Drama. Elements of drama -- Basic moves : paraphrase, summary, and description -- The literature essay -- The writing process -- The literature research essay -- Quotation, citation, and documentation -- Sample research essay. |
| Abstract | "The most trusted guide for helping students read critically and write carefully. The Norton Introduction to Literature presents an engaging, balanced selection of literature to suit any course. Offering a thorough treatment of historical and critical context, the most comprehensive media package available, and a rich suite of tools to encourage close reading and thoughtful writing, the Twelfth Edition is unparalleled in its guidance of understanding, analyzing, and writing about literature."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Collections. |
| Genre/form | Collections. |
| LCCN | 2016016295 |
| ISBN | 9780393938937 paperback |
| ISBN | 039393893X paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN6014 .N67 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |