Books like The Norton introduction to literature--ninth edition

A massive, authoritative gateway into the history and critical analysis of literature. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Norton introduction to literature--ninth 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 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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Teaching with the Norton anthology of English literature -- Eighth Edition
Sondra M. Archimedes
A pragmatic, scholarly companion that transforms the daunting task of teaching the English literary canon into a structured, engaging endeavor.
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The Wesleyan anthology of science fiction
Arthur B. Evans
A sweeping, scholarly time machine that charts the evolution of human anxiety and imagination across a century and a half of speculative fiction.
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- literary history
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Sociology
James M. Henslin
An accessible, eye-opening lens that transforms the mundane details of everyday life into a fascinating web of social forces.
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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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Literary theory
Terry Eagleton
An engaging, unpretentious journey through the major movements of contemporary literary thought.
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- critical analysis
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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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How to read literature like a professor
Thomas C. Foster · 2003
A friendly, fireside chat with your favorite English teacher that permanently changes how you consume stories.
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- cozy
- inquisitive
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Literature:structure, Sound, Sense
Laurence Perrine · 1970
A structured, academic journey through the foundational mechanics of storytelling and the rhythmic nuances of poetry.
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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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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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