Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense
By Greg Johnson, Thomas R. Arp
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An authoritative bestseller for over sixty years, PERRINE'S LITERATURE: STRUCTURE, SOUND, AND SENSE, 13e, continues to be an essential and highly effective introduction to literature for today's learners. Written for students beginning a serious study of literature, the text introduces the fundamental elements of fiction, poetry, and drama in a concise and engaging way, addressing vital questions that other texts tend to ignore, such as "Is some literature better?" and "How can it be evaluated?" A remarkable selection of classic, modern, and contemporary readings brings the elements of literature to life -- ensuring broad appeal to students of diverse backgrounds and interests. The text also reflects the most recently published MLA guide (8th edition, 2016). Updated with new stories, poems, and plays by some of the finest authors of any era, the thirteenth edition remains true to Perrine's original vision while addressing the needs of a new generation of students.
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An authoritative bestseller for over sixty years, PERRINE'S LITERATURE: STRUCTURE, SOUND, AND SENSE, 13e, continues to be an essential and highly effective introduction to literature for today's learners. Written for students beginning a serious study of literature, the text introduces the fundamental elements of fiction, poetry, and drama in a concise and engaging way, addressing vital questions that other texts tend to ignore, such as "Is some literature better?" and "How can it be evaluated?" A remarkable selection of classic, modern, and contemporary readings brings the elements of literature to life -- ensuring broad appeal to students of diverse backgrounds and interests. The text also reflects the most recently published MLA guide (8th edition, 2016). Updated with new stories, poems, and plays by some of the finest authors of any era, the thirteenth edition remains true to Perrine's original vision while addressing the needs of a new generation of students.
Laurence Perrine's exceptional introductions to the elements of literature have provided the template for imitators for more than sixty years. Updated with only the lightest touch, these concise guides to understanding fiction, poetry, and drama remain true to their original vision--and true to the serious study of literature.
The unique chapters on evaluating literature speak directly to students, with straightforward answers to the essential questions that most introductions to literature ignore: "Is some literature better?" and "How can it be evaluated?" -- equipping students with the tools and knowledge to more effectively analyze a wide assortment of work.
Exemplary literary selections throughout the text bring the elements of literature to life in sharp detail as well as represent the best and most important literature that many students will study in college.
The drama section includes an engaging collection of both classic and contemporary pieces, with a number of one-act plays providing breadth for student analysis.
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I. Why Write about Literature?
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