Literature Without Borders: International Literature in English For Student Writers

by George R. Bozzini, Cynthia A. Leenerts

Designed to encourage readers to read and think critically, compassionately, and globally, this comprehensive collection of contemporary writing in English spotlights English as an international literary language. The broad range of genres from some of the world's finest writers, cross diverse gender, generational and ethnic lines. Breadth and quality of essays, memoirs, poems and stories cover such enduring themes as heritage, family, community, identity and autonomy, love and commitment, (post) colonization, the immigrant experience and alienation. For individuals interested in expanding the boarders of their reading to include a showcase of English language literature.

Genres: Read For School

672 pages, Paperback

First published July 16, 2000

Reviews

[Rashaan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This reader presents an impressive roster of inspiring and esteemed contemporary writers from across the globe. This was the main attraction for adopting the text. In practice in the classroom, many of the stories and the few essays that are interspersed proved to be inaccessible to students. Though the writers, i.e. Silko, Soyinka, Said, Achebe, etc. are incredibly impressive, many of the students could not relate to the texts, which made class discussions and assignments difficult.

[Jacqueline Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have never read this book if it wasn't assigned reading for a Multicultural Literature (ML) class. With that said, I am so pleased to have been able to read this book. The stories all connected with me in one way or another. Some I loved, some not so much. Overall, I view ML in a new light and will seek out these authors and this genre in the future.

[Stephanie]

Readings:
I read a number of stories in this book for a class. A number of them were enjoyable. Some of them were not. Some of the assigned stories I could not even begin to read, because they just... I really didn't like them.

[Marichee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know this will probably sound weird, but I like this book. It has a nice variety of stories and authors from different backgrounds, cultures and races. Some are good, some are mediocre, but none are really bad.

As texts go, this was a good read.

[Juniper · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories in this book offer good morals and are very well written for people who learned English as a second or third language.

[Jeanette Wade · Rating 3 out of 5]

sad stories