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 ShowalterOriginal and provocative reflections on teaching literature in higher educationEncourages teachers to make their classroom practice intellectually excitingWide-ranging - covers the practical, theoretical, and methodological aspects of teaching literatureHighly practical - employs real examples from real classes and careers throughoutDraws on 40 years of international teaching experience