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Book SynopsisFrom the epic of Gilgamesh to Aristotle and Cicero, and from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to Wuthering Heights, War and Peace, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the Nobel-winning lyrics of Bob Dylan, the world of literature is an integral part of our lives. Great literature can shape and form thoughts and opinions as well as influence politics and predict the future. Reading can truly enrich our lives, but it can sometimes be daunting to get the most out of a great work of literature.
Trade Review“… Burt and Felder teach readers to analyze poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and literary nonfiction. … The “Recommended Essential Works of Literature” is particularly valuable. … A solid addition to classroom libraries and most useful as a resource for middle and high school English teachers.” –
School Library Journal“The writer / reader on your gift list will truly enjoy “The Handy Literature Answer Book” by Daniel S. Burt, PhD, and Deborah G. Felder. It’s a book about books, authors, reading and more books.” –
Bookworm Sez“… offer general and specific advice for reading different types of literature. They address the definition of literature; how it should not be read; and how to read poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and literary nonfiction …”
Protoview Book NewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction World Literature Timeline 1. What is Literature and How to Read It 2. Why Read Literature & How NOT to Read It 3. Poetry 4. Short Stories 5. The Novel 6. Drama 7. Literary Nonfiction 8. Critical Approaches to Literature Appendix 1—Glossary of Essential Literary Terms Appendix 2—Listing of Selected Essential Poems, Stories, Novels, and Dramas Bibliography Index
