An Introduction to Literature: Fiction, Poetry, Drama

by Morton Berman, William E. Cain, William Burto

A market leader for more than 30 years, Barnet's Introduction to Literature continues to uphold the traditions that have made it a success— a rich blend of both classic and contemporary selections as well as Barnet’s signature “how-to” instruction on the elements of literature and the writing process. The new edition features a wealth of contemporary stories and a new chapter on graphic novels that were chosen for their student appeal. New selections include 18 stories, 24 poems, a one-act play, Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape,” and a casebook on Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.

Genres: Literature, Reference, Poetry, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School, Classics

1574 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've had this on my shelves since buying it for a college course 260 years ago. It is a great anthology of literature.

[Molli · Rating 4 out of 5]

It wasn't the best class in the world, but there were some pretty good pieces of prose in this book.