Laurie G. Kirszner Books

The first three-genre introduction to literature text to address the changing canon is now the first to include a comprehensive guide for writing about literature-with full coverage of critical thinking, argument, and the writing process. Teachers themselves, Kirszner & Mandell take students through each step of the research and writing process, helping them to craft literary analyses and arguments and to understand that writing about literature is a process of discovery, examination, and debate. Combining the broadest selection of literature available with time-proven and class-tested instruction, LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING, Sixth Edition, remains the most useful and student-friendly introduction to literature text available.

Offering realistic advice tailored for today's digital-age students, this seventh edition is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource. It includes thorough guidance that is essential for college courses and beyond, ensuring relevance in academic writing. The content has been updated to align with the latest guidelines from the 2016 MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, making it a vital tool for effective communication in an evolving educational landscape.

The book offers a practical approach to writing about literature, guiding readers through the research and writing process with a focus on crafting literary analyses and arguments. It emphasizes writing as a means of discovery and debate, featuring chapters on fiction, poetry, and drama that present accessible selections from various contemporary literary subgenres. Updated to align with the 2016 MLA Handbook, this edition ensures that students engage with literature effectively while honing their critical thinking skills.

Offering practical guidance for digital-age students, this fifth edition is designed to be user-friendly and comprehensive, making it an essential resource for college courses and beyond. It incorporates the latest updates from the 2016 MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, ensuring that readers have access to current writing and citation standards.

Complete coverage of the writing process includes examples of student work-in-progress.