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Literature to Go

by Michael Meyer, D. Quentin Miller

5th Edition

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

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Print ISBN9781319332143
eText ISBN9781319527051
PublisherBedford/St. Martin's
Publishing Year2023
Edition5th Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages1136

Entering the world of literary analysis can often feel overwhelming for students navigating introductory college English courses. Literature to Go 5th Edition addresses this challenge directly by offering a compact, affordable, and highly accessible gateway to the study of diverse creative works. In an era where critical thinking, media literacy, and nuanced communication are more vital than ever, this resource empowers learners to engage deeply with the written word. By stripping away unnecessary academic jargon, the text provides a clear path for students to develop their own analytical voices and appreciate the cultural relevance of various literary forms. This makes the volume an indispensable companion for modern classrooms.

This comprehensive yet portable volume spans three major genres: fiction, poetry, and drama. Michael Meyer and D. Quentin Miller bring their extensive teaching experience to the page, selecting a rich array of canonical classics alongside contemporary voices that reflect our diverse global society. Students explore essential literary elements such as plot, character development, setting, point of view, and symbolism. By examining these components through carefully curated stories, poems, and plays, readers learn to uncover layers of meaning and understand the structural choices that authors make to shape their narratives. Literature to Go 5th Edition ensures that both traditional and modern literary movements receive thoughtful, engaging coverage.

Designed specifically for introductory literature and composition courses, the textbook stands out for its practical, writing-focused pedagogy. It features step-by-step guidance on close reading, annotated student essays, and structured writing prompts that demystify the research and drafting process. Instructors appreciate how easily this versatile tool integrates into various course designs, making it a popular choice for diverse classrooms. For students seeking a flexible digital option, the Literature to Go 5th Edition PDF provides a convenient way to access these essential study tools, highlights, and interactive features on any device. This latest edition ensures that students remain engaged, informed, and fully prepared for advanced academic writing.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Reading Fiction

    • • Reading Fiction Responsively
    • • Kate Chopin, 'The Story of an Hour'
    • • A Sample Close Reading
    • • A Sample Paper
    • • Explorations and Formulas
    • • Ann Beattie, 'Janus'
  2. Chapter 2: Plot

    • • T.C. Boyle, 'The Hit Man'
    • • William Faulkner, 'A Rose for Emily'
    • • Joy Harjo, 'The Reckoning'
    • • A Sample Student Response
  3. Chapter 3: Character

    • • Tobias Wolff, 'Powder'
    • • Zadie Smith, 'Martha, Martha'
    • • James Baldwin, 'Sonny's Blues'
  4. Chapter 4: Setting

    • • Ernest Hemingway, 'Soldier's Home'
    • • Ursula K. LeGuin, 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas'
    • • Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 'The Yellow Wallpaper'
  5. Chapter 5: Point of View

    • • Third-Person Narrator
    • • First-Person Narrator
    • • John Updike, 'A & P'
    • • Manuel Muñoz, 'Zigzagger'
    • • Lorrie Moore, 'How to Become a Writer'
  6. Chapter 6: Symbolism

    • • Louise Erdrich, 'The Red Convertible'
    • • Zora Neale Hurston, 'Sweat'
    • • Cynthia Ozick, 'The Shawl'
    • • A Sample Student Response
  7. Chapter 7: Theme

    • • Adrian Tomine, 'Intruders'
    • • A Sample Student Response
    • • Shirley Jackson, 'The Lottery'
    • • Carmen Maria Machado, 'Eight Bites'
  8. Chapter 8: Style, Tone, and Irony

    • • Style
    • • Tone
    • • Irony
    • • George Saunders, 'I Can Speak'
    • • Flannery O'Connor, 'A Good Man is Hard to Find'
    • • Mark Twain, 'The Story of the Good Little Boy'
  9. Chapter 9: A Collection of Stories

    • • John Cheever, 'The Enormous Radio'
    • • Judith Ortiz Cofer, 'Volar'
    • • Edwidge Danticat, 'The Missing Peace'
    • • N. K. Jemisin, 'Sinners, Saints, Dragons, and Haints'
    • • James Joyce, 'Eveline'
    • • Jamaica Kincaid, 'Girl'
    • • Alice Munro, 'Silence'
    • • Joyce Carol Oates, 'Tick'
    • • Edgar Allan Poe, 'The Cask of Amontillado'
    • • Kurt Vonnegut, 'Happy Birthday, 1951'

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