Literature

The Norton Anthology of American Literature - 8th Edition
The Norton Anthology of American Literature - 8th Edition

Review:The selection is great. I love the introductions before each time period- it really helps understand the history and culture of the time. Each author has a bio, which is nice. It's nicely laid out, easy to read, and very compact. Since I love literature, this series is a great value and something I enjoy reading outside of class. Read more

A Romance of Exmoor (Oxford World's Classics) - Lorna Doone
A Romance of Exmoor (Oxford World's Classics) - Lorna Doone

Review:It's a love story, and it has everything: bandits, highwaymen, corrupt judges, criminal masterminds, heroes, villains, faithful friends, lovers, betrayals, robbery, murder, mines, runaway carriages, and beer for breakfast. It's written in classic 19th-century prose style, so don't be put off by the slow start. Slog through it, tough it out, fall it love with the great John Ridd and the beautiful robber's child, Lorna Doone. Set in Exmoor, it's based on historical events. The Ridd farmhouse exist... Read more

A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies

Review:Sol Stein has taught some of the most illustrious writers of the last half of the 20th century how to write. So it is not surprising that he writes beautifully and is also a wealth of critical info. Every chapter makes a technical point that every writer should never forget. A great and useful book. Read more

The Red Badge of Courage (Fourth Edition)  (Norton Critical Editions)
The Red Badge of Courage (Fourth Edition) (Norton Critical Editions)

Review:Classic civil war battle novel. The language is fairly poetic and written after the civil war, but I thought it brought the war to life. It tells a story about a man's personal journey as a soldier in the civil war. It's his fears, his passions, his courage, selfishness, and all from one man's viewpoint. Read more

Second Edition - How to Edit Yourself Into Print - Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Second Edition - How to Edit Yourself Into Print - Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

Review:Working through a manuscript with this book was both eye opening and a bit painful. So much, so wrong (with my writing not the book's). Oh my. I'm not complaining, mind you. My work has benefited. The book is both helpful and constructive, perhaps the single best volume on content editing I've come across, and I read many. The tone is just right with no accusations but also no coddling.

Others have gone over the content of Self Editing for Fiction Writers in detail. All I have to say is d... Read more

Death in Venice (A Norton Critical Edition)
Death in Venice (A Norton Critical Edition)

Review:A lot of veiled homoerotic imagery, much of which today would be considered borderline pedophilia. Bogged down by repetitive illusions to the Greek ideals of beauty. Not on narrative par with Buddenbrooks or The Magic Mountain. Best suited for those who wish to say they've read all of Thomas Mann's work. Read more

Shakespeare's Sonnets (Arden Shakespeare)
Shakespeare's Sonnets (Arden Shakespeare)

Review:These books are great for the first time you read a Shakespeare play. Having modern English and the original side by side, you understand the story, and after that, can focus on Shakespeare's ability with language. Read more

Imaginative Writing (4th Edition)
Imaginative Writing (4th Edition)

Review:The book came really fast! I loved the delivery speed. The book itself has some great prompts and at a great price. The only thing I was worried about with the package it came in. It was torn so wide the book could of fell out. Other than that, it was good. Read more

Experience Your Book Publishing Dreams at Outskirts Press
Experience Your Book Publishing Dreams at Outskirts Press

Review:This is the most effective and affordable way to get published. Because of this, I have successfully published my first novel "Fallacious" and I am so proud to finally be a part of the writing community! Read more

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