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Suggested Titles
The Architecture of Drama by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780810862265Publication Date:Many of the world’s greatest dramas have sprung not only from the creative impulses of the authors but also from the time-honored principles of structure and design that have forged those impulses into coherent and powerful insights. An understanding of these principles is essential to the craft of creating and interpreting works of drama for the stage or screen.
The Facts on File Companion to the American Short Story by Call Number: 813.0103 F119ISBN: 0816031649Publication Date:Engaging and jargon-free, with contributions from a team of scholars, The Facts On File Companion to the American Short Story is the only reference to analyze the genre as a whole.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature by Call Number: 820.9 K1394pISBN: 1596980117Publication Date:Citing declining coverage of classic English and American literature in today’s schools, a primer challenges popular misconceptions while introducing the works of core masters such as Shakespeare, Faulkner, and Austen.
Where I’m From by Call Number: 811.54 L994wISBN: 9781888842128Publication Date:Using her own poems and experiences as examples, the author presents a guide to the elements of poetry.
