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English & American Fiction: ENGL 105 (#14042/14043) UIC Summer '07
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An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and TheoryAn Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory by Andrew Bennett
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Required. The best intro to literary studies I've read. 32 short essays that riff on thought provoking lit-crit concepts, grounded in concrete textual examples. It will change the way you read.
Understanding Fiction With Understanding Literature CdromUnderstanding Fiction With Understanding Literature Cdrom by Judith Roof
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Essential Literary Terms: A Brief Norton Guide with ExercisesEssential Literary Terms: A Brief Norton Guide with Exercises by Sharon Hamilton
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The Edinburgh Companion to Twentieth-Century Literatures in EnglishThe Edinburgh Companion to Twentieth-Century Literatures in English by Brian McHale
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Novels II of Samuel Beckett: Volume II of The Grove Centenary Editions (Works of Samuel Beckett the Grove Centenary Editions)Novels II of Samuel Beckett: Volume II of The Grove Centenary Editions (Works of Samuel Beckett the Grove Centenary Editions) by Samuel Beckett
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Required.
Falling Man: A NovelFalling Man: A Novel by Don DeLillo
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Required. The Don's latest.
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic WritingThey Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing by Gerald Graff
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Recommended. Improve your writing via rhetorical templates that encourage critical thinking. I may refer to writing strategies provided in this book when assisting you with assignments. If you've not passed ENGL 160 and 161 at UIC or feel uncertain about writing college-level essays, please purchase.
On Humour (Thinking in Action)On Humour (Thinking in Action) by Simon Critchley
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Recommended (Optional).
The American Heritage College Dictionary, Fourth Edition with CD-ROMThe American Heritage College Dictionary, Fourth Edition with CD-ROM
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Recommended (Optional). All college students should own a quality college-level dictionary. This one is up-to-date. It includes newer words from our contemporary & postmodern readings and features striking color images.
Roget's International Thesaurus, 6th EditionRoget's International Thesaurus, 6th Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer
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Recommended (Optional). Another must-have reference book for any educated person. Invaluable resource. Willl help you zero in on precisely the right word. Don't write without it nearby, please!
Molloy (Modern Classics)Molloy (Modern Classics) by Samuel Beckett
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Recommended (Optional): Hearing Beckett's prose performed by Irish actors will enable you to follow better Molloy and Moran's disjunctive narratives and enhance your appreciation and understanding of MOLLOY.
SmokeSmoke
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Recommended (Optional): Watching SMOKE, esp. the extras which include commentary &/or interviews w/ Paul Auster, will enhance your understanding and appreciation of BLUE.
Blue in the FaceBlue in the Face
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Recommended (Optional): Watching BLUE IN THE FACE, esp. the extras which include commentary &/or interviews w/ Paul Auster, will enhance your understanding BLUE.