Books like Teaching with the Norton anthology of English literature -- Eighth Edition

A pragmatic, scholarly companion that transforms the daunting task of teaching the English literary canon into a structured, engaging endeavor. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Teaching with the Norton anthology of English literature -- Eighth Edition.

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The Norton Anthology of English Literature
Meyer Howard Abrams
A monumental, guided expedition through a thousand years of literary history, bound together by thin, crinkling pages and scholarly devotion.
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The Norton introduction to literature--ninth edition
Alison Booth
A massive, authoritative gateway into the history and critical analysis of literature.
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The Norton anthology of African American literature
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Nellie Y. McKay
An expansive, authoritative journey through the rich and diverse landscape of African American literary history.
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Through the eyes of a child
Donna E. Norton · 1983
A comprehensive, scholarly journey through the magic and mechanics of literature written for young minds.
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The art of literary research
Richard Daniel Altick
A methodical and thoughtful exploration of the evolving landscape of literary scholarship and research.
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Introducing discourse analysis
David Nunan · 1993
A methodical and intellectual exploration of the hidden structures that govern human language and literary discourse.
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A history of literary criticism
Harry Blamires · 1991
A steady, illuminating journey through centuries of intellectual debate about the meaning and purpose of literature.
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Teaching by principles
H. Douglas Brown
A structured, foundational immersion into the mechanics and methodologies of teaching language.
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World mythology
Donna Rosenberg · 1986
A sweeping, accessible passport to the foundational stories that have shaped human cultures across the globe.
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Teaching pronunciation
Marianne Celce-Murcia
A comprehensive, empowering deep-dive into the mechanics of spoken English that transforms linguistic theory into actionable classroom magic.
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A handbook for the study of drama
Altenbernd & Lewis
A quiet, methodical journey into the architectural blueprints of theatrical storytelling.
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How to read and why
Harold Bloom
An impassioned, erudite invitation to treat the reading of great literature as a profound act of self-discovery.
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