by Mary Oliver
First published 2000
This comprehensive anthology brings together literary works spanning centuries and cultures for high school students. The collection includes poetry, short stories, novels excerpts, and drama from writers like Shakespeare, Dickens, and contemporary voices. Each section organizes selections around universal themes that connect across time periods. The book provides study questions, vocabulary support, and writing prompts to help students engage with challenging texts. Students encounter diverse perspectives through works by authors from different backgrounds and historical periods. The anthology serves as a gateway to understanding how literature reflects human experience across cultures and generations.
Genres: literature, anthologies, 20th-century, education, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-voices, found-family
Period: Centuries, Contemporary
920 pages · Hardcover · Pearson Prentice Hall