With a handy size and a very affordable price, this collection offers a well-balanced selection of classic and contemporary literature -- 40 stories, 200 poems, 9 plays -- for the introductory literature course. The literature is chronologically arranged by genre and supported by informative and concise editorial matter, including a complete guide to writing about literature which features significantly more reading coverage in this edition. This volume in the popular Bedford/St. Martin's series of Portable Anthologies and Guides offers a trademark combination of high quality and great value.This anthology is now available with video! Learn more about "VideoCentral for Literature."