Literature and the Writing Process

Synopsis

Literature and the Writing Processcombines 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.

Text writing assignments use literature as a tool of critical thought,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:

• New Humor and Satire Portfoliosnow appear in every genre chapter, offering engaging new readings to encourage student interest.
• Expanded argument writing coverage(Ch. 3) offers more support for improving writing skills.
• New readingsreflect a wide diversity of classic and contemporary voices, including Margaret Atwood, Chinua Achebe, David Sedaris, Billy Collins, and Robert Frost.
• Updated MLA coveragereflects the most current guidelines from the Modern Language Association.
• A refreshed drama sectionincludes two remarkable plays: Picnic on the Battlefield, by Fernando Arrabal, andBeauty, by Jane Martin andA Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry has been brought back to this edition by popular demand.