Making Literature Matter: An Anthology for Readers and Writers

Students have always responded powerfully to the memorable stories, poems, plays, and essays gathered in distinctive clusters in Making Literature Matter’s thematic anthology. At the same time, the book’s chapters on reading, writing and research help students harness those responses into persuasive, well-supported arguments about the issues raised by the literature.

As ever, the new edition of Making Literature Matter reflects John Schilb and John Clifford’s careful attention to emerging pedagogical needs and trends. In response to instructor requests, they have expanded their treatment of argumentation and research, and refined their approach to literary genres. Further, they read widely to identify some of the most engaging fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction published recently, and based their new choices for the sixth edition on how well that literature raises and explores issues that matter to students right now.

• When the Emperor Was Divine
• Beyond Feelings: A Guide to Critical Thinking
• Writing Analytically
• Writing Analytically
• WRITING+READING F/ACP COMPOSIT
• Darkly Dreaming Dexter
• Beyond Feelings: A Guide to Critical Thinking
• Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity
• Making Literature Matter: An Anthology for Readers and Writers
• The Road