The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 2

The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 2

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The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 2

The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Volume 2

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Firmly grounded by the hallmark strengths of all Norton anthologies thorough and helpful introductory matter, judicious annotation, complete texts wherever possible the Eighth Edition features a significantly expanded selection of literature (37 new authors and over 150 new pieces) as well as three new pedagogical features designed to enrich students understanding of the historical and cultural context of the literary works.

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Pages 2590
Published June 1, 2005
ISBN 1394618
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Heather James

Heather James is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Heather James can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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