Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition, MLA Update Edition

For introductory courses in Literature.

A streamlined version of Kennedy/Gioia€s acclaimed literary anthology, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact, 8th Edition is a book to lead readers beyond the boundaries of self to see the world through the eyes of others. Built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches, this text was developed with two primary goals: to introduce individuals to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop individuals' abilities to think critically and communicate effectively about and through writing.