Exploring literature
Subtitle: writing and thinking about fiction, poetry, drama, and the essay
By: Frank Madden.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Pearson/Longman
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 1379
ISBN-13: 9780321162083
Copyright date: 2004
Subjects: Reader-response criticism.; Books and reading.; Literature -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc.
Description: The second edition of Exploring Literature invites students to connect with works of literature in light of their own life experiences. In the process, students learn how to craft their personal responses to literature into well-supported and compelling arguments. 

With engaging selections, provocative themes, thought-provoking questions, and comprehensive coverage of the writing process, Exploring Literature is sure to capture the reader's imagination. Frank Madden's book opens with five chapters dedicated to reading and writing about literature. The anthology that follows is organized around five themes. Each thematic unit includes a rich diversity of short stories, poems, plays, and essays, as well as a case study to help students explore literature from various perspectives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.