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Literature: A Pocket Anthology (Penguin Academics Series) (5th Edition),New
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A refreshing alternative to voluminous literature anthologies, this compact, inexpensive, and diverse collection of fiction, poetry, and drama provides a concise yet complete introduction to the study of literature. New selections include:Short story authors new to this collection include award winners Tobias Wolff, Helen Simpson, and Susan Perabo, as well as the Pulitzerprize winning IndianAmerican, Jhumpa Lahiri. The poetry collection brings new selections from classic and contemporary authors, including John Keats, e.e. cummings, Langston Hughes, Elizabeth Bishop, and Richard Wilbur, as well as fresh models from poets new to this edition including Amy Gerstler, Rebecca Foust, Craig Arnold, Ernest Hilbert and Erica Dawson, whose work brings poetry into the 21st century. The drama section includes Yasmina Rezas Tonywinning comedy The God of Carnage, produced on Broadway with a cast including James Gandolfini and Jeff Daniels and reflecting the robust strength of todays Broadway and of contemporary comedy, as well as Shakespeares Twelfth Night, which brings a classic comedy to this collection for the first time.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Literature: A Pocket Anthology'? A: The anthology provides a concise introduction to literature, featuring a diverse selection of fiction, poetry, and drama.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is authored by R. S. Gwynn.
- Q: What types of literature are included in the anthology? A: It includes short stories, poetry, and drama from various authors, both classic and contemporary.
- Q: How many pages does the anthology have? A: The anthology contains a total of 1376 pages.
- Q: What are some notable authors featured in the poetry section? A: The poetry section features authors like John Keats, e.e. cummings, Langston Hughes, and new contributions from contemporary poets.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this anthology is designed for academic use, providing a solid introduction to literature studies.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the 5th edition published? A: The 5th edition was published on January 29, 2011.
- Q: Does the anthology include any plays? A: Yes, it includes plays such as Yasmina Reza’s 'The God of Carnage' and Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.