Adventures in Literature
, by Kay, Judith W.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780472030064 | 047203006X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 3/1/2004
Adventures in Literatureis a lower-level introduction to literature for ESL learners. The literature used is unique -- the authors draw on dialogue (mostly from short stories) to help less-proficient students develop an interest and understanding of literature. The authors whose work appears in this text include O. Henry, Oscar Wilde, George Orwell, Mona Gardner, James Thurber, Saki, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Colette, Alphonse Daudet, and Kate Chopin. Adventures in Literatureincludes a focus on vocabulary and a review of grammar. Each reading is accompanied by: pre-reading exercises grammar lessons vocabulary development exercises writing exercises discussion topics.