![]() A glossary of literary terms to provide additional supportĪ comprehensive instructor’s manual.Appendices focusing on reading and writing about short fiction (with annotated readings and sample student essays) the elements of fiction the history of the genre and literary theory and criticism.Lengthy headnotes that introduce each writer.Abundant for those who want it, yet unobtrusive for those who don't, the apparatus includes: Thorough editorial apparatus that keeps the focus on the writers. ![]() It offers sample syllabi, ways to approach each story in the classroom, selection-specific questions for discussion and writing, and suggestions for further readings on each author. A PDF is available for download on the instructor resources tab.Ī stellar array of classic and contemporary stories. More paired or related stories to encourage students to make connections and offer new ways to teach some of the classics.ģ2 new stories include very recent works by Anthony Doerr, George Saunders, Alison Bechdel (graphic fiction) and Zadie Smith, along with fresh works from established authors such as Angela Carter, Don DeLillo, Alice Munro, and Jack Kerouac. ![]() Among these are Joan Acocella on Angela Carter, Anthony Doerr on "Reading The Story and Its Writer," and George Saunders on reading Barthelme’s "The School." Of the 19 suggested pairs, new ones include Mary Austin’s take on Washington Irving’s "Rip Van Winkle" Raymond Carver’s adaptation of the biblical "The Prodigal Son" and Lydia Davis’ portrayal of mothers and daughters (which connects to Jamaica Kincaid’s "Girl").ġ4 new commentaries. ![]()
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