One of the first anthologies designed specifically for writing courses, Literature for Composition continues to offer superior coverage of reading, writing, and arguing about literature and a deep anthology of readings presented in Sylvan Barnet���s signature accessible style.�� Literature for Composition opens with several chapters that provide uniquely helpful strategies and models for reading, thinking, and writing critically about literature.�� The first text to link argument and literature, the eighth edition provides earlier discussions of arguing about literature as part of the writing process.�� A diverse anthology of selections is organized around seven engaging themes, and nine compelling case studies help launch research projects.�� The text's 200 images, a 4-color insert, and special chapters on visual literacy and literature on film add another appealing dimension to the study of litera