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The Norton Introduction to Literature - Kelly J Mays

Literary Studies: A Norton Guide - M.A.R. Habib - A practical introduction to the English major.

The Norton Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Poetry - Jahan Ramazani, Richard Ellmann, Robert O'Clair

The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction - Richard Bausch

The Norton Introduction to Fiction - Jerome Beaty

Textual Editing and Criticism: An Introduction - Erick Kelemen

How to Read Literature Like a Professor - Thomas C. Foster - This book provides a guide to reading and analyzing literature, using examples from classic and contemporary texts.

How to Read a Book (1940) - Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren - This influential guide aims to improve the reading comprehension and critical thinking skills of its readers. It introduces various levels of reading, including elementary, inspectional, analytical, and syntopical, and provides practical strategies for getting the most out of any book. The authors emphasize the importance of active engagement with the text, asking questions, and analyzing the author's arguments to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the written word.