The perfect alternative to lengthy fiction anthologies, this brief, inexpensive, and diverse collection of 42 short stories provides a concise yet complete introduction to the study of fiction. KEY TOPICS: Chronologically organized, the diverse selection includes the discipline's most popular short stories. An "Introduction to Fiction" provides an overview of the genre, defining key literary terms in context. "Writing about Fiction" offers instruction for writing essays and covers MLA style citation. Biographical headnotes highlight common themes and ideas in the author's body of work. MARKET: Individuals who want a brief overview of the study of poetry.
- ISBN10 0321366328
- ISBN13 9780321366320
- Publish Date 24 August 2006 (first published 1 January 1993)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 January 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Longman Publishing Group
- Edition 5th edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 480
- Language English