by M. Meyer
First published 1993
Editor Michael Meyer tackles a familiar classroom problem: students who view literature as disconnected from their daily experiences. Meyer recognizes that many students struggle with critical reading skills and feel uncertain about their writing abilities. His response involves gathering literary works from multiple time periods, cultures, and perspectives. The collection emphasizes contemporary writers, women authors, and authors of color. Meyer pairs these selections with over twelve chapters focused on critical reading techniques and writing instruction. The book includes detailed close reading examples, structured writing exercises, and sample student essays. Meyer designs the anthology to accommodate different teaching methods by providing multiple approaches to literary analysis. Instructors can choose from comprehensive author studies or focused examinations of individual works and recurring themes. The book aims to transform reluctant readers into engaged students who continue reading literature beyond the classroom.
Genres: literary-criticism, literary-fiction, anthologies, education, books-about-books, academic
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
1473 pages · Paperback · Palgrave Macmillan