Kalaidjian/Roof/Watt, Understanding Literature, 1/e

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Understanding Literature

Walter Kalaidjian - Emory University
Judith Roof - Michigan State University
Stephen Watt - Indiana University


Drama Deepen your understanding of the playwrights in Understanding Literature through extensive biographies and portraits.		Fiction Consult the web links and lists of further reading about the authors, culture, and history. You'll find additional background and a study project for every chapter. These projects will hone your appreciation of fiction. The study project for chapter 1 is on the CD-ROM.

Poetry Delve into biographies with detailed background of every poet in Understanding Literature. For your research projects, consult lists of helpful secondary sources.