This text, a derivative of LITERATURES OF ASIA, AFRICA, AND LATIN AMERICA gathers together a broad selection of representative, authoritative writings--spanning antiquity to the present. It combines extensive introductions, headnotes, and bibliographies with excellent literary translations of the best contemporary and classic writers.

This is an anthology that students will want to take home with them and to read long after the course is completed.

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• Selections separated into cultural and national distinctions (sections on India, China, etc.)

  • Allows study of pieces in an organization of culture.

• Selections presented chronologically within each section.

  • Allows for students to see the development of the literature.

• Covers primary literary genres (poetry, fiction, and drama) as well as key religions, philosophical, historical, biographical and political texts.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of history and literature.

• Substantial and representative selections—Features translations chosen with care.

  • Provides instructors with appropriate translations and selections for study and comparison.

• Thorough general introductions, section introductions and extensive headnotes—Provides broad and specific contexts for the literary texts.

  • Allows students to see the bigger influence/history of the literature.

• Up-to-date bibliography.