Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing

The smallest and most economical member of the Kennedy/Gioia family, "Backpack Literature"is a brief paperback version of the discipline's most popular introduction to literature anthology.Like its bigger, bestselling predecessors, "Backpack Literature "features the authors' collective poetic voice which brings personal warmth and a human perspective to the discussion of l The smallest and most economical member of the Kennedy/Gioia family, "Backpack Literature"is a brief paperback version of the discipline's most popular introduction to literature anthology.Like its bigger, bestselling predecessors, "Backpack Literature "features the authors' collective poetic voice which brings personal warmth and a human perspective to the discussion of literature, adding to students' interest in the readings. New selections have been added including four new one-act plays to help ease students into the study of this genre. The new plays include two comedies-- David Ives s, "Sure Thing" and Jane Martin s "Beauty" as well as Terrence McNally s poignant "Andre s Mother" and Edward Bok Lee s experimental drama "El Santo Americano." "

30 review for Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing

5 out of 5

Gia MarajaLove – Jan 26, 2021

I read this in my second semester of college, and it had so many thought-provoking short stories in it, stories that still float around in my head sometimes. In an over-zealous attempt to minimalise, I resold my textbook once the course was over and done, and I’ve regretted it ever since; there were so many stories undiscovered. Thankfully, Mr. Stroup remembered what text I was talking about and referred me back to this book, which I’ll be on the lookout for now. Highly recommend. Amazing for st I read this in my second semester of college, and it had so many thought-provoking short stories in it, stories that still float around in my head sometimes. In an over-zealous attempt to minimalise, I resold my textbook once the course was over and done, and I’ve regretted it ever since; there were so many stories undiscovered. Thankfully, Mr. Stroup remembered what text I was talking about and referred me back to this book, which I’ll be on the lookout for now. Highly recommend. Amazing for studying writing methods.
4 out of 5

Jill – Jun 12, 2019

Not a novel, but a great refresher of the canon. The introductions to concepts and authors provides nice, brief, overviews for class.
5 out of 5

Larry – Jul 24, 2018

Had to read for a lit class I taught. Good introduction to lit for students. Lots of hidden treasures.
5 out of 5

Laura – Jan 12, 2009

This was a handy anthology of assorted literature. For my Comm III class we only ended up reading a small sampling of them, but I enjoyed most of the pieces. It's a nice book with essays and short stories from a variety of authors and I would probably recommend as a good college textbook. *Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009... This was a handy anthology of assorted literature. For my Comm III class we only ended up reading a small sampling of them, but I enjoyed most of the pieces. It's a nice book with essays and short stories from a variety of authors and I would probably recommend as a good college textbook. *Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009...
4 out of 5

Bridger Hibbert – May 10, 2021

NOTE: I believe I was using an updated copy of this book, so if there are any stories you never heard in this review, be sure to check the following texts: -Death Has an Appointment in Samara (I cannot rate this book since I never finished it)
4 out of 5

Donna – Feb 11, 2014

I liked the variety. I had it for my Analyzing Literature class and we read through a lot of different short stories and poems. It's so nice to have everything in one place instead of having to either find them online and print them out or buy a bunch of different books. I liked the variety. I had it for my Analyzing Literature class and we read through a lot of different short stories and poems. It's so nice to have everything in one place instead of having to either find them online and print them out or buy a bunch of different books.
4 out of 5

Kiya – Apr 10, 2013

I hate this book I was forced to read it for my English 102 class and I hated everything about it it was so boring half the time I was ready to tear my eyes out with the nearest fork or knife too bad I was in a class room there was none
4 out of 5

Dan – Oct 23, 2013

By far the best collection of short stories, and poetry from famous writers. This book also inspects the writing process and elaborates on writing techniques. Wonderful from page one, a great resource to have.
5 out of 5

Loo – Apr 28, 2009

This was a terrific anthology. I found lots of poetry, short stories and plays to looooove. The overview of textual elements wasn't bad either. This was a terrific anthology. I found lots of poetry, short stories and plays to looooove. The overview of textual elements wasn't bad either.
4 out of 5

Shivase – Aug 30, 2012

It's a good book It's a good book
4 out of 5

Lena – Jan 18, 2012

Really good textbook; broad in scope and material presented but also very succinct in its explanations. I definitely didn't sell it back. Really good textbook; broad in scope and material presented but also very succinct in its explanations. I definitely didn't sell it back.
4 out of 5

Janin – Dec 12, 2011

A good collection of classic short stories, poems and plays.
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