The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature Reading, Thinking, Writing 12th Edition

The Bedford Introduction to Literature is a best-seller for a reason: It brings literature to life for students, helping to make them lifelong readers and better writers. Classic works drawn from many periods and cultures–by the authors you love to teach–appear alongside a strong selection of today’s notable writers. There is ample support for students, with a dozen chapters of critical reading and writing support, helpful sample close readings, writing assignments, and student papers.