Compact Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing, AP Edition, 9th Edition

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.