The Norton introduction to literature / Kelly J. Mays.

Other author Mays, Kelly J., editor.
Format Book
EditionPortable twelfth edition.
PublicationNew York, N.Y. : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]
Descriptionxlii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formCollections.
Genre/formCollections.
LCCN 2016016295
ISBN9780393938937 paperback
ISBN039393893X paperback

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PN6014 .N67 2017 ✔ Available Place Hold