Book Description:
Improve your writing and analytical skills with “Literature for Composition,” featuring essays, short stories, poems, and plays organized to deepen understanding of diverse themes. Ideal for composition courses, this anthology includes targeted writing prompts and exercises.
Literature for Composition
Authors: Sylvan Barnet, William E. Cain, Cheryl Nixon, William Burto
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s
ISBN: 978-0-312-69760-5
Description: Literature for Composition is an anthology of literary works aimed at enhancing students’ writing and analytical skills. This comprehensive resource includes essays, short stories, poems, and plays, organized thematically to explore various topics and issues. Each chapter provides an array of readings alongside targeted writing prompts and exercises to foster students’ ability to read, analyze, and write about literature. The anthology not only aids students in developing their own writing style but also equips them with essential tools necessary in a composition course.