The Norton Introduction to Literature 13E Shorter

The Norton Introduction to Literature 13E Shorter, 13th Edition, written by Kelly J. Mays and published by W. W. Norton & Company, is an introductory literature textbook. The volume is designed to help students appreciate, analyze, and write about literature across multiple literary forms.

The text centers on an extensive mix of stories, poems, and plays. For the 2018 edition, the collection added more contemporary and diverse works to present varied literary voices alongside traditional readings.

Pedagogical tools in print and online formats accompany the selections. These resources provide instructional support intended to foster close reading habits and careful writing skills.