Inside Out/Outside In: Exploring American Literature

Victoria Holder, Karen Wiederholt, Dorothy Lindsay, Lyn Motai, Deborah vanDommelen

ISBN 10: 0395986052 / ISBN 13: 9780395986059

Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000

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Synopsis:

This anthology of short stories and poems is appropriate for advanced ESL classes, as well as developmental English courses and is suitable for both native and non-native speakers. The selections range from traditional to contemporary works, feature a variety of moods and styles, and include both male and female authors and protagonists. The diverse readings cover different perspectives on the American experience and each includes a comprehensive background on the cultural history of the piece, and activities on basic comprehension, literary analysis, and analytical writing.

Review: 1. Gaston by William Saroyan 2. At Home in the World by Rosemary Catacalos 3. Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara 4. Bluebirdbluebirdthrumywindow by Sonia Sanchez 5. Two Kinds by Amy Tan 6. The Waltz by Dorothy Parker 7. Silent Snow, Secret Snow by Conrad Aiken 8. A Blessing by James Wright 9. Aunt Moon's Young Man by Linda Hogan 10. D.P. by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 11. Mass of the Moon Eclipse by Denise Levertov 12. Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway 13. On the Road by Langston Hughes 14. The Local Production of Cinderella by Allegra Goodman 15. One Human Hand by Li-Young Lee 16. The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud 17. Romero's Shirt by Dagoberto Gilb 18. Sunday in the Park by Bel Kaufman 19. Black Boy by Kay Boyle 20. Gravity by David Leavitt 21. The Confounding by Steve Sanfield

Bibliographic Details

Title: Inside Out/Outside In: Exploring American ...
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good