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The Happy Critic: A Serious but Not Solemn Guide to Thinking and Writing about Literature

The Happy Critic: A Serious but Not Solemn Guide to Thinking and Writing about Literature

Penned By Harvey Birenbaum
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The Happy Critic: A Serious but Not Solemn Guide to Thinking and Writing about Literature

The Happy Critic: A Serious but Not Solemn Guide to Thinking and Writing about Literature

Penned By Harvey Birenbaum
4.85 85,200 Ratings
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This is a sophisticated yet witty and enjoyable introduction to reading literature and writing about it. Providing a thorough view of the techniques a student needs for analysis and interpretation, it gives solid advice--illustrated with many examples of student writing--on composing critical writing with strong focus, a sense of style, something to say, and some personal commitment.

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Harvey Birenbaum 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, Harvey Birenbaum can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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