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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/Medieval_Literature/Anthology_of_Medieval_LiteratureThis e-text of Medieval literature provides a variety of readings that can be used for English literature courses and contains public domain, Creative Commons licensed images, and works for which perm...This e-text of Medieval literature provides a variety of readings that can be used for English literature courses and contains public domain, Creative Commons licensed images, and works for which permissions have been obtained to include in this anthology.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/World_Literature/Introduction_to_Literature_(Lumen)This collection is not a “course.” It is a collection of materials designed to assist instructors in teaching and presenting the concepts of Introduction to Literature. Instructors are urged to pick a...This collection is not a “course.” It is a collection of materials designed to assist instructors in teaching and presenting the concepts of Introduction to Literature. Instructors are urged to pick and choose the items that will add to their lesson plans; then instructors can make these items available to students. The material can be used in conjunction with other items instructors find or prepare, or the material can be used as a sole source for the class.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/World_Literature/Literature_the_Humanities_and_Humanity_(Steinberg)iterature, the Humanities, and Humanity attempts to make the study of literature more than simply another school subject that students have to take. At a time when all subjects seem to be valued only ...iterature, the Humanities, and Humanity attempts to make the study of literature more than simply another school subject that students have to take. At a time when all subjects seem to be valued only for their testability, this book tries to show the value of reading and studying literature, even earlier literature. It shows students, some of whom will themselves become teachers, that literature actually has something to say to them. Furthermore, it shows that literature is meant to be enjoyed.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/British_and_Irish_Literature/English_Literature_II_(Lumen)The English Literature II textbook explores British literature from the late 17th century to the present, focusing on significant authors, texts, and historical contexts. It covers major literary move...The English Literature II textbook explores British literature from the late 17th century to the present, focusing on significant authors, texts, and historical contexts. It covers major literary movements such as Romanticism, Victorian literature, and Modernism, along with key themes like industrialization, colonialism, and social change. The text provides analysis of poetry, prose, and drama, fostering critical thinking and understanding of the evolution of English literature.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/American_Literature/American_Literature_I_(Eidenmuller)American Literature I (1650–1860) examines significant literary works of early American and Puritan literature, the Enlightenment, American Romanticism, and pre-Civil War era. The course includes prim...American Literature I (1650–1860) examines significant literary works of early American and Puritan literature, the Enlightenment, American Romanticism, and pre-Civil War era. The course includes primary texts (many accompanied by video/audio options), historical background, literary criticism and interpretation, and instruction on writing about literature.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Advanced_Composition/Writing_the_Literature_Review_(Lloyd_Mertens_and_Vollrath)/01%3A_Chapters/1.02%3A_The_purpose_of_a_literature_reviewThis page discusses the role of literature reviews in research, emphasizing their importance in establishing context, justifying new studies, and identifying gaps in existing knowledge. I... This page discusses the role of literature reviews in research, emphasizing their importance in establishing context, justifying new studies, and identifying gaps in existing knowledge. It distinguishes between literature reviews as sections in research papers and standalone articles.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Saint_Mary's_College_(Notre_Dame_IN)/Literature
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Advanced_Composition/Writing_the_Literature_Review_(Lloyd_Mertens_and_Vollrath)/01%3A_Chapters/1.03%3A_How_to_conduct_the_literature_reviewThis page outlines the process of writing a literature review, emphasizing the importance of defining its purpose to shape research scope. It suggests selecting a focused topic, using aca... This page outlines the process of writing a literature review, emphasizing the importance of defining its purpose to shape research scope. It suggests selecting a focused topic, using academic databases for peer-reviewed articles, and evaluating gathered articles for key themes. The drafted review should include an introduction highlighting relevance, a thematic discussion of findings, and a conclusion offering directions for future research.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/Literacy_and_Critical_Thinking/Writing_and_Critical_Thinking_Through_Literature_(Ringo_and_Kashyap)/12%3A_Writing_About_Literature/12.03%3A_Prewriting_for_Literature_EssaysThe story is familiar by now: the Hemingway hero loses some version of his maleness to the first World War and he replaces it with a tool—in Upper Michigan, a fishing rod or a pocket knife; in Africa,...The story is familiar by now: the Hemingway hero loses some version of his maleness to the first World War and he replaces it with a tool—in Upper Michigan, a fishing rod or a pocket knife; in Africa, a hunting rifle—a new object that emblematizes his mastery over his surroundings and whose status as a fetishized commodity and Freudian symbolic significance is something less than subtle.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Literature_and_Literacy/American_Literature/Open_Anthology_of_Earlier_American_Literature_(Robbins)This textbook takes a distinctly socio-historical approach to introducing Early American literature. The anthology will allow students to engage with literature in exciting and dynamic ways. The table...This textbook takes a distinctly socio-historical approach to introducing Early American literature. The anthology will allow students to engage with literature in exciting and dynamic ways. The table of contents has been drafted, and we are currently looking for introduction authors and help securing public domain texts.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Western_Technical_College/American_Literature_1865-Present_(Bodelson)For the last 150 years, American literature has offered brilliant stories, fearless language experiments, astute social criticism, comic philosophizing, and more. These writings are the focus of this ...For the last 150 years, American literature has offered brilliant stories, fearless language experiments, astute social criticism, comic philosophizing, and more. These writings are the focus of this course. We will read famous authors and major works from the late 19th, the 20th, and the 21st centuries.
