Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Maps and legends Maps and legends Michael Chabon A series of linked essays in praise of reading and writing, with subjects running from ghost stories to comic books, Sherlock Holmes to Cormac McCarthy. Throughout, Chabon energetically argues for a … OL119433W
Lecture et écriture: une dynamique Lecture et écriture: une dynamique Christiane & Al Lahaie 277 p. ; 21 cm OL12742717W
Here comes everbody Here comes everbody Anthony Burgess Arguing that "the appearance of difficulty is part of Joyce's big joke," Burgess provides a readable, accessible guide to the writings of James Joyce. OL1386666W
Exploring literature--Fifth edition Exploring literature--Fifth edition Frank Madden,Albert Camus,Антон Павлович Чехов,Kate Chopin,Frank Madden,Chinua Achebe With engaging selections, provocative themes, and comprehensive coverage of the writing process, Exploring Literature combines practical writing instruction with a carefully selected anthology of cla… OL15902334W
Reception and the classics Reception and the classics William Brockliss "This volume collects the majority of papers given at a conference held at Yale University in 2007. That conference, also entitled Reception and the Classics, sought to define and articulate the part… OL16134649W
Jane Austen and her readers, 1786-1945 Jane Austen and her readers, 1786-1945 Katie Halsey viii, 290 p. ; 24 cm OL16489804W
Multicultural Literature and Response Multicultural Literature and Response Lynn Atkinson Smolen,Ruth A. Oswald "This compelling book emphasizes the critical role of quality multicultural literature and reader response in today's schools and libraries"--Provided by publisher. OL16527498W
Knowledge in the making Knowledge in the making Bill Corcoran,Gordon M. Pradl,Mike Hayhoe xii, 320 p. ; 24 cm OL18353256W
Thomas De Quincey Thomas De Quincey Frederick Burwick "This book examines what De Quincey called 'psychological criticism', a mode of studying the 'power' of Shakespeare and Wordsworth, tracing the effects upon the subconscious. That psychological groun… OL19820522W
Tips & tricks for comparing and contrasting texts Tips & tricks for comparing and contrasting texts Sandra K. Athans One important part of the Common Core Standards for Reading is the ability to read two (or more) separate pieces of writing and then find their similarities and differences. This volume, penned by tw… OL20913943W
How to write book reports How to write book reports Harry Teitelbaum An introduction to the techniques of writing book reports and reviews, including how to read correctly, note taking, topic limitation, outlining, sample introductions, checklists, and suggested topic… OL2776114W
Paradise Lost and the Romantic Reader Paradise Lost and the Romantic Reader Lucy Newlyn Was Milton on the side of the angels or the devils? Was he republican or anti-republican, feminist or misogynist? Did he value innocence or experience? This book shows how the Romantic reader respond… OL4273099W
Getting at the author Getting at the author Barbara Hochman "Throughout the nineteenth century, American readers and reviewers assumed that a book revealed its author's individuality, that the experience of reading was a kind of conversation with the writer. … OL4972251W
The Black "I" The Black "I" Devon Boan x, 131 p. ; 23 cm OL6212719W