Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, edited by Dana Gioia and X. J. Kennedy, is the best selling college anthology of its kind, with over a million copies sold in its many editions. Lively, informed, and accessible, Literature is a refreshingly readable text that reflects the passion of the editors, both well-known writers, for their subject.

The eighth edition of Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama offers a host of compelling features:

• More Short Stories than Ever Before. The book now includes 65 diverse and exciting stories—from well-loved classics to contemporary stories from around the globe, including Gothic tales, adventure stories, science fiction, and comic sketches.
• Great Poems, Old and New. The new edition contains 500 poems, mixing classic favorites with exciting contemporary work. Two poets are now featured in depth—Emily Dickinson and Langston Hughes.
• Compelling Drama. The book presents 15 plays, ranging from classical tragedy by Sophocles to experimental comedy by Milcha Sanchez-Scott. Two Shakespeare plays are included—Othello and Hamlet.
• Writing About Literature. Two new features expand writing coverage. "Writing Critically" gives students accessible and pragmatic advice on critical thinking and the writing process. "Writer's Perspective" showcases famous authors discussing the craft of their art.
• Student Papers. Fifteen model papers give students realistic examples on how to write about literature.
• Critical Approaches. "Critical Approaches to Literature" features selections from ten major schools—all carefully chosen to be clear and accessible to beginning students.