Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition Plus MyLiteratureLab with The Literature Collection eText-- Access ... (Kennedy & Gioia, The Literature Series)

&> NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may notbe included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. For introductory courses in Literature. Cultivate a Love of Literature… A streamlined version of Kennedy/Gioia’s acclaimed literary anthology, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition, 8/e is a book to lead readers beyond the boundaries of self to see the world through the eyes of others. The authors developed this text with two major goals in mind: to introduce college students to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop students’ abilities to think critically and communicate effectively through writing.  The book is built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches. Both editors, literary writers themselves, believe that textbooks should be not only informative and accurate but also lively, accessible, and engaging.   Personalize Learning with MyLiteratureLab ® MyLiteratureLab is an online resource that works with our literature anthologies to provide engaging experiences to instructors and students. MyLiteratureLab is an online resource that works with our literature anthologies to provide engaging experiences to instructors and students. Students can access new content that fosters an understanding of literary elements, which provides a foundation for stimulating class discussions. This simple and powerful tool offers state-of-the-art audio and video resources along with practical tools and flexible assessment. The Literature Collection eText within MyLiteratureLab includes more than 700 selections and valuable multimedia resources–including professional performances, biographies of key authors, contextual videos, interactive student papers–that bring literature to life..  ____________ 0134047648 / 9780134047645  Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition Plus MyLiteratureLab - Access Card Package Package contains: 0133931269 / 9780133931266 - MyLiteratureLab - Glue-in Access Card 0133931277 / 9780133931273 - MyLiteratureLab - Inside Star Sticker 0321971957 / 9780321971951 - Kennedy/Gioia, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition, 8/e