Teaching Literature

Teaching Literature is an inspirational guidebook for all teachers of English and American literature in higher education. Written by leading academic, prolific author and cultural journalist, Elaine Showalter Original and provocative reflections on teaching literature in higher education Encourages teachers to make their classroom practice intellectually exciting Wide-ranging – covers the practical, theoretical, and methodological aspects of teaching literature Highly practical – employs real examples from real classes and careers throughout Draws on 40 years of international teaching experience