Literature and the Writing Process (9th Edition)

Literature and the Writing Process (9th Edition)

<P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>Literature and the Writing Process </I>combines the best elements of a literature anthology with those of a handbook to guide students through the interrelated process of analytical reading and critical writing. </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Text writing assignments use literature as a tool of critical thought<B>,</B> a method for analysis, and a way of communicating ideas.  This approach emphasizes writing as the focus of the book with literature as the means to write effectively.  A three part organization combines a literary anthology with composition instruction and a style handbook so students have everything they need at their fingertips.  Some of the new features include:</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>New Humor and Satire Portfolios </B>now appear in every genre chapter, offering engaging new readings to encourage student interest.</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Expanded argument writing coverage </B>(Ch. 3) offers more support for improving writing skills.</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>New readings </B>reflect a wide diversity of classic and contemporary voices, including Margaret Atwood, Chinua Achebe, David Sedaris, Billy Collins, and Robert Frost. </DIV> <LI> <B>Updated MLA coverage </B>reflects the most current guidelines from the Modern Language Association. <LI> <B>A refreshed drama section </B>includes two remarkable plays:  <I>Picnic on the Battlefield</I>, by Fernando Arrabal, and <I>Beauty</I>, by Jane Martin and <I>A Raisin in the Sun</I>, by Lorraine Hansberry has been brought back to this edition by popular demand.</LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P>