Living Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (915 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0321088999 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2000 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
LIVING LITERATURE is a distinctive new anthology unique in its focus on literature as one part of a living, fluid conversation across cultures and time periods. As author John Brereton writes in the book's preface, the "cultural conversation in thinking, speaking, and writing about literature is a powerful means of participating in the world around us--of playing our parts as community and world citizens.". The text then shows students how to add their own voices to that ongoing conversation, and how to go from being passive readers to active participants and critical thinkers. Organized by genre, LIVING LITERATURE lends context to a vibrant collection of stories, poems, and plays by highlighting several "moments" in which writers, painters, photographers, critics, filmmakers, and musicians all derive inspiration from one another. Each feature in this innovative anthology accentuates the study of literature as a continual dialogue, encouraging students to explore, interact with, and respond to what they read
Literary Locale: Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, New Orleans The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, hosted annually in New Orleans, celebrates the playwright’s work, such as A Streetcar Named Desire. More so than any other anthology, Living Literature energizes students by offering new perspectives on a vibrant collection of stories, poems, and plays, contextualizing classic works with contemporary pieces and emphasizing the dynamic creative relationship between writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians.Moments Five “Moments” chapters gather literary works from one particular time, place, or cultural viewpoint and frame the connections between the
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