Bringing writers
to readers brings readers to writing.
Todays students do readwe know that they read a significant
amount of email, text messages, web pages, and even magazines. What many do not
do is read in a sustained way. Many do not come to college prepared to read
long texts, nor do they come with the tools necessary to analyze and synthesize
what they read. Nick Delbanco and Alan Cheuse have proven in their own teaching
that when you improve students ability and interest in reading, you will help
them improve their writing. A new part 1 in this edition frontloads information
for students on both the writing process and the critical use of sources.
Bringing
writers to students, brings students to writing.
Literature: Craft and Voice is an innovative Introductory
Literature program designed to engage students in the reading of Literature,
all with a view to developing their reading, analytical, and written skills.
Accompanied by, and integrated with, video interviews of dozens of living
authors who are featured in the text, conducted by authors Nick Delbanco and
Alan Cheuse specifically for use with their textbook, the book provides a
living voice for the literature on the page and creates a link between the student
and the authors of great works of literature. The first text of its kind, Literature: Craft and Voice offers a more
enjoyable and effective reading experience through its fresh, inviting design
and accompanying rich video program. Digital support is provided through
CONNECT Literature which will be totally integrated with the Blackboard CMS.