Stephen R. Mandell Books

This edition provides a comprehensive guide to writing about literature, emphasizing the process as one of discovery and debate. It combines a diverse selection of literary works with proven writing instruction, guiding readers through research and crafting literary analyses. The text includes sampler chapters on fiction, poetry, and drama, showcasing accessible pieces from contemporary subgenres. Updated to align with the 2016 MLA Handbook, it supports critical thinking and argumentation in literature writing, making it an essential resource for students.

Designed for today's digital-age students, this seventh edition offers clear, thorough, and easily navigable guidance for college courses and beyond. It includes realistic advice tailored to modern academic needs. Additionally, each copy comes with a complimentary Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, enhancing its value as a resource for effective writing and research.

The ninth edition offers an extensive selection of readings, including new stories, poems, and plays, alongside a thorough guide to writing about literature. Authors Kirszner and Mandell guide students through the research and writing process, emphasizing literary analysis as an exploration of ideas. Sample chapters cover fiction, poetry, and drama, engaging students with diverse, accessible works from four contemporary literary subgenres, making the study of literature both comprehensive and interactive.

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.

Designed for today's digital-age students, this fifth edition offers clear, thorough, and easily navigable guidance essential for college courses and beyond. It includes up-to-date advice tailored to modern academic needs. Additionally, each student text comes with a complimentary Cengage Essential Reference Card to the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, enhancing its utility as a comprehensive writing resource.

This comprehensive introduction to literature offers a wide selection of readings complemented by proven instructional methods. It features an extensive guide on writing about literature, emphasizing critical thinking, argumentation, and the writing process. Authored by experienced educators Kirszner and Mandell, the text guides students through researching and crafting literary analyses, framing writing as a journey of discovery, examination, and debate. It aims to enhance both understanding and appreciation of literature while developing essential writing 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.