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The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature is a bestseller for a reason: It brings literature to life for students, helping to make them lifelong readers, better writers, and more critical thinkers in any path they choose. Classic works drawn from many periods and cultures... Read Full Overview

Through carefully selected stories, poems, and plays ranging from classic work to modern favorites, the Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature teaches you to read more closely and write more intentionally about literature.

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Preparing you for the AP Literature Exam, the Bedford Introduction to Literature uses classic works from a variety of cultures and time periods to help you become a better writer and critical reader.