Author Description

<p> <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>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> <b>New Humor and Satire Portfolios </b>now appear in every genre chapter, offering engaging new readings to encourage student interest. <li> <b>Expanded argument writing coverage </b>(Ch. 3) offers more support for improving writing skills. <li> <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. <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> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>