Global Encounters : An Interdisciplinary Approach to World Literature and Cultures

This anthology provides students with a curated collection of readings, cultural artifacts, and narratives from across the globe. It examines a variety of creations over time ranging from early Nigerian myths and Sumerian epics to fully modern phenomena like Beyonce's Grammy performance and Marvel culture. The revised first edition features minor text corrections, as well as new figure captions and editor's notes throughout.