A best-selling anthology since its first edition, this premier survey of American literature has influenced the manner in which the American literary canon is taught in classrooms across the nation. In response to readers' requests, the editors of the Heath Anthology continue to develop and reinforce its greatest strengths: diverse reading selections and strong ancillaries A best-selling anthology since its first edition, this premier survey of American literature has influenced the manner in which the American literary canon is taught in classrooms across the nation. In response to readers' requests, the editors of the Heath Anthology continue to develop and reinforce its greatest strengths: diverse reading selections and strong ancillaries. With the assistance of more than 200 contributing editors all specialists in particular eras and writers the editors have updated biographical and critical information, as well as added new works of interest to both instructors and students.The Fourth Edition features writers and selections that highlight the divergent communities and diverse voices constituting the United States, both past and present. Volume 1 takes students from Native American oral literatures up to 1865, including Whitman and Dickinson. Volume 2 (which can be packaged with a free supplement of Whitman and Dickinson works) opens with African American folk tales and regional writers, and includes new sections on the Beat Movement and the Vietnam Conflict. Full-length texts continue to be integrated throughout the anthology, including The Scarlet Letter in Vol. 1 and The Awakening in Vol. 2. The textbook web site complements both volumes of the text through a searchable, multimedia timeline with literary, historical, and cultural information; author profile pages; links to other sites for further research; and an online version of the Instructor's Guide. The Southern literature section includes two short stories by William Faulkner, Dry September and Barn Burning, and an essay by H.L. Mencken, TheSahara of the Bozarts. Coverage of border literature includes the work of novelist María Amparo Ruíz de Burton. In addition, gay and lesbian writers such as Dorothy Allison, James Merrill, and Richard Rodriguez are featured throughout.
Heath Anthology of American Literature Concise Plus Huckleberry Finn Plus the Scarlett Letter Plus Moby Dick
A best-selling anthology since its first edition, this premier survey of American literature has influenced the manner in which the American literary canon is taught in classrooms across the nation. In response to readers' requests, the editors of the Heath Anthology continue to develop and reinforce its greatest strengths: diverse reading selections and strong ancillaries A best-selling anthology since its first edition, this premier survey of American literature has influenced the manner in which the American literary canon is taught in classrooms across the nation. In response to readers' requests, the editors of the Heath Anthology continue to develop and reinforce its greatest strengths: diverse reading selections and strong ancillaries. With the assistance of more than 200 contributing editors all specialists in particular eras and writers the editors have updated biographical and critical information, as well as added new works of interest to both instructors and students.The Fourth Edition features writers and selections that highlight the divergent communities and diverse voices constituting the United States, both past and present. Volume 1 takes students from Native American oral literatures up to 1865, including Whitman and Dickinson. Volume 2 (which can be packaged with a free supplement of Whitman and Dickinson works) opens with African American folk tales and regional writers, and includes new sections on the Beat Movement and the Vietnam Conflict. Full-length texts continue to be integrated throughout the anthology, including The Scarlet Letter in Vol. 1 and The Awakening in Vol. 2. The textbook web site complements both volumes of the text through a searchable, multimedia timeline with literary, historical, and cultural information; author profile pages; links to other sites for further research; and an online version of the Instructor's Guide. The Southern literature section includes two short stories by William Faulkner, Dry September and Barn Burning, and an essay by H.L. Mencken, TheSahara of the Bozarts. Coverage of border literature includes the work of novelist María Amparo Ruíz de Burton. In addition, gay and lesbian writers such as Dorothy Allison, James Merrill, and Richard Rodriguez are featured throughout.
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Francesca –
(I studied the introductions to each historical period and read some of the content for a university class on American literature.) This is unquestionably an excellent anthology, as it provides clear introductions that help readers place each work in its proper historical and social context, and it is particularly commendable for the effort it makes to integrate the works of minorities and lesser-known authors to those of the more renowned writers. In fact, the only flaw I can find with it is of a (I studied the introductions to each historical period and read some of the content for a university class on American literature.) This is unquestionably an excellent anthology, as it provides clear introductions that help readers place each work in its proper historical and social context, and it is particularly commendable for the effort it makes to integrate the works of minorities and lesser-known authors to those of the more renowned writers. In fact, the only flaw I can find with it is of a practical nature: the pages are incredibly thin—Bible-like—which can be pretty inconvenient for students who need to highlight the most important information. Other than that, top marks.
Hannah –
I'm not a huge fan of early American literature, but this book did have some author miniature biographies to keep things interesting. It was for my American literature class that centered around crisis; I learned from it and read, at least, some very interesting short stories and poetry. I'm not a huge fan of early American literature, but this book did have some author miniature biographies to keep things interesting. It was for my American literature class that centered around crisis; I learned from it and read, at least, some very interesting short stories and poetry.
Kestrel –
I only read the part about Sylvia Plath. Very informative, lots of great poems.
Robyn –
Valuable to a strong foundation of American lit.
Jessica –
i am in an american lit class.
Carolyn –
Would like to see what Norton's Anthology is like. Would like to see what Norton's Anthology is like.
Meredith –
Part of my college studies, so when I say read, I don't really mean I read it cover to cover. Part of my college studies, so when I say read, I don't really mean I read it cover to cover.
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Patrick –
Textbook, No Comment.
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