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A thorough introduction to the genres of fiction, poetry, and drama, this Seventh Edition reflects a balance of canonical works along with contemporary and non-western literatures. The integration of such diverse writings gives readers an excellent introduction to literature itself -- from Poe and H... More

The Lords of Misrule, X. J. Kennedy's seventh volume of poetry, exhibits his characteristic blend of wit, intellectual curiosity, and formal mastery. The sixty poems collected here explore a wide range of subjects: a scathing curse on a sneak-thief, a wry ballad of Henry James and his not-quite love... More

"X. J. Kennedy's well-known travels between the realms of the comic and the serious qualify him for dual citizenship in the world of poetry. Here, the playful is on full display in verse not just light' but bright and delightful."-Billy Collins Peeping Tom's Cabin is the first full-length collectio... More

The most popular introductory anthology of its kind, Kennedy/Gioia's "Literature" continues to inspire students with engaging insights on reading and writing about stories, poems, and plays. Poets in their own right, editors X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia bring personal warmth and a human perspective t... More

The most popular introductory anthology of its kind, Kennedy/Gioia’ s "Literature" continues to inspire students with engaging insights on reading and writing about stories, poems, and plays.     Poets in their own right, editors X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia bring personal warmth and ... More