Grounded in scientific research and proven effective, this beautifully illustrated anthology meets the need of all learners in today's diverse classrooms. It includes rich, authentic literature and content-area reading.
In the twentieth century, literature was under threat. Not only was there the challenge of new forms of oral and visual culture. Even literary education and literary criticism could sometimes actually distance novels, poems and plays from their potential audience. This is the trend which Roger D. Sell now seeks to reverse. Arguing that literature can still be a significant and democratic channel of human interactivity, he sees the most helpful role of teachers and critics as one of mediation.
This reference defines the rapidly emerging interdisciplinary field of literature and science. An introductory essay traces the history of the field, its growing reputation, and the current state of research. Broad in scope, the volume covers world literature from its beginnings to the present day and illuminates the role of science in literature and literary studies. This volume includes over 650 A-Z entries on: topics and themes, significant writers and scientists, key works, and important theories and methodologies.
Tea A Magazine is a first consumer publication all about tea, both as a beverage and for its cultural significance in art, music, literature, history, health, and society.
A Scream Goes Through the House: What Literature Teaches Us About Life
Literature, the best literature, both reflects and critiques the human condition. Professor Arnold Weinstein uses novels, films, paintings and short stories to show how the world's best authors confront death, joy, dreams, love, and madness.
