Poetry Books by Dana Gioia
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published Date: 2008-03
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This report gathers & collates the best national data available to provide a reliable & comprehensive overview of American reading today. This report relies on the most accurate data available, which consists of large, nat. studies conducted on a regular basis by U.S. fed. agencies, supplemented by academic, foundation, & business surveys. Although there has been measurable progress in recent years in reading ability at the elementary school level, all progress appears to halt as children enter their teenage years. There is a general decline in reading among teenage & adult Americans. Both reading ability & the habit of regular reading have greatly declined among college grad. The declines have demonstrable social, economic, cultural, & civic implications. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published Date: 2008-03
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Executive Summary for a report which gathers & collates the best national data available to provide a reliable & comprehensive overview of American reading today. This report relies on large, nat. studies conducted on a regular basis by U.S. fed. agencies, supplemented by academic, foundation, & business surveys. Although there has been measurable progress in recent years in reading ability at the elementary school level, all progress appears to halt as children enter their teenage years. There is a general decline in reading among teenage & adult Americans. Both reading ability & the habit of regular reading have greatly declined among college grad. The declines have demonstrable social, economic, cultural, & civic implications. Charts & tables.
Publisher: Graywolf Pr
Published Date: 1990-01-01
Categories: Poetry
A series of twenty poems deal with love, loss, remembrance, and the place of humans in the natural world
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman
Published Date: 2005
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
"52 great authors, their best short fiction, and their insights on writing"--Cover.
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published Date: 2002
Categories: Literary Criticism
An anthology meant to emphasize the "individual, human origins of great fiction . . . built around the lives, works, and ideas of a diverse group of significant major authors" containing "63 stories by 52 authors from approximately 20 countries."
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published Date: 2006-12
Categories: Literary Criticism
Kennedy/Gioia'sAn Introduction to Fiction, 10econtinues to inspire students with a rich collection of fiction and engaging insights on reading, analyzing, and writing about stories. This bestselling anthology includes sixty-six superlative short stories, blending classic works and contemporary selections. Written by noted poets X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, the text reflects the authors' wit and contagious enthusiasm for their subject. Informative, accessible apparatus presents readable discussions of the literary devices, illustrated by apt works, and supported by interludes with the anthologized writers. This edition features 11 new stories, three new masterwork casebooks, extensively revised and expanded chapters on writing, and a fresh new design.
Publisher: Wiseblood
Published Date: 2019-04-09
Categories: Literary Collections
Over the past decade Dana Gioia has emerged as a compelling advocate of Christianity's continuing importance in contemporary culture. His incisive and arresting essays have examined the spiritual dimensions of art and the decisive role faith has played in the lives of artists. This new volume collects Gioia's essays on Christianity, literature, and the arts. His influential title essay ignited a national conversation about the role of Catholicism in American literature. Other pieces explore the often-harrowing lives of Christian poets and painters as well as contemplate scripture and modern martyrdom.
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published Date: 2012-01
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
"An anthology organized by themes. Contain[s] stories, poetry, essays, and drama. First two parts focus on reading and writing about literature. Part 3 is the thematic anthology. Part 4 is literary criticism. Also contains a glossary"--Publisher's data.
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published Date: 2005
Categories: Literary Criticism
A practical, instructive, and comprehensive guide to the language of literary study, Kennedy'sA Handbook of Literary Terms is a reference manual that aims to demystify literature and the techniques literary scholars use. Over 400 entries. Clear, concise, and accessible definitions of key literary terms. Visual material supports explanations. Those interested in the study of literature and the vocabulary of literary inquiry.
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published Date: 2009-09-01
Categories: Literary Criticism
Kennedy/Gioia's An Introduction to Poetry, 13th edition continues to inspire students with a rich collection of poems and engaging insights on reading, analyzing, and writing about poetry. The authors of this bestselling book are the recipients of many prestigious poetry awards. Features new to this edition include: Exclusive conversation between Dana Gioia and U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, offer students an insider's look into the importance of literature and reading in the life of this poet. More than 50 new selections--from a wonderful range of poets including Kevin Young, Bettie Sellers, Mary Oliver, David Lehman, Constantine Cavafy, Rainer Maria Rilke, Anne Stevenson, James Weldon Johnson, Alice Fulton, Jimmy Baca, Rita Dove, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Lorine Niedecker, among others. New 2009 MLA guidelines--provides students the updated source citation guidelines from the new 7th edition of the MLA Handbook and incorporates these in all sample student papers.
