{"product_id":"why-we-read-why-we-write-literature-to-inspire-composition-9781516598168","title":"Why We Read, Why We Write: Literature to Inspire Composition","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kim M. Vanderlaan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Children's \u0026amp; Young Adult Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy We Read, Why We Write: Literature to Inspire Composition\u003c\/em\u003e features works of short fiction, primarily American, that provide a firm foundation in the study of literature, as well as a complete guide to writing research papers. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Each chapter addresses an aspect of writing and highlights reading selections that serve as examples and prompts. Initially, students write on accessible topics such as character and setting. As their writing develops, they move on to explore symbolism, allegory, imagery, and descriptive language. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Later chapters use literature to explore themes and motifs, including realism, lost youth, and rites of passage. Students consider satirical writing and how literature may be viewed through different theoretical lenses. The final chapter prepares students to write formal research papers, with information on citing sample works and using secondary sources. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The second edition has been reorganized and restructured to better support student comprehension and retention in single-term courses. It also includes two new readings by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Richard Connell. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhy We Read, Why We Write\u003c\/em\u003e includes author biographies and a comprehensive glossary of literary terms. It is suitable for courses in composition, introductory fiction, and responding to literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKim M. Vanderlaan\u003c\/strong\u003e earned her Ph.D. in English at the University of Delaware. She teaches courses in American literature and composition at California University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Vanderlaan's professional writing has appeared in \u003cem\u003eJournal of American Studies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Explicator\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Literary Realism\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJournal of American Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Chronicle of Higher Education\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWestern American Literature\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCather Studies\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Vanderlaan is a member of the Modern Language Association and the National Council for Teachers of English.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46457608405143,"sku":"9781516598168","price":20123.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781516598168.webp?v=1769182548","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/why-we-read-why-we-write-literature-to-inspire-composition-9781516598168","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}