Exploring Literature: Writing and Thinking About Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay - Softcover

Web/Online Copy: Exploring Literature invites the reader to connect with works of literature in light of their own experiences and, ultimately, put those connections into writing. With engaging selections, provocative themes, and comprehensive coverage of the writing process, Madden's anthology is sure to enthrall anyone interested in learning more about literature. Exploring Literature opens with five chapters dedicated to reading and writing about literature. An anthology follows, organized by five themes. Each thematic unit includes fiction, essays, poetry, and plays, as well as a case study to help the reader explore literature from various perspectives.

Exploring Literature invites students to connect with works of literature in light of their own experiences and, ultimately, put those connections into writing. With engaging selections, provocative themes, and comprehensive coverage of the writing process, Madden's anthology is sure to capture the reader's imagination. Exploring Literature opens with five chapters dedicated to reading and writing about literature. An anthology follows, organized around five themes. Each thematic unit includes a rich diversity of short stories, poems, plays, and essays, as well as a case study to help students explore literature from various perspectives.