02249cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324501040014626400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650800810046752012990054853400450184765300240189285600430191617160UtSlPG20260610133412.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAshmun, Margaret,d1875-194010aModern Prose And Poetry; For Secondary Schools :bEdited With Notes, Study Helps, And Reading Lists 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-11-26  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net  a"Modern Prose and Poetry; For Secondary Schools" by Margaret Ashmun is a collection of literary selections intended for high school students, compiled and edited in the early 20th century. This work serves as an educational resource, featuring various prose and poetry designed to engage students and enhance their appreciation of modern literature. The contents aim to reflect contemporary themes and styles, appealing to the interests and experiences of young learners.  The opening of the book starts with a preface that emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in reading, advocating for the inclusion of modern authors alongside classic literature in high school curricula. Ashmun argues for a diverse selection of texts that can cater to varying levels of complexity and interest, encouraging active and thoughtful engagement from students. The preface outlines the educational tools provided throughout the book, such as notes and study helps, to facilitate discussion and comprehension, making it clear that this collection is crafted with both the teacher's and student’s needs in mind. Additionally, early selections hint at a blend of literary forms, focusing on accessibility while introducing students to the nuances of modern writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17160