Essential literary genres

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [classic literature]"--Provided by publisher.

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [young adult literature]"--Provided by publisher.

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [the science fiction genre]"--Provided by publisher.

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [the genre of nonfiction]"--Provided by publisher.

Selected works shed light on elements of drama, such as characters, setting, and point of view.

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [poetry]"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the literary genre of the graphic novel, presenting an overview of the genre's history and highlighting some notable examples of graphic novels, such as "Maus" and "Descender: Tin Stars.".