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This textbook on literature describes the nature and elements of fiction, poetry, and drama, and how to understand and evaluate the genres, with classic and contemporary readings for illustration. It focuses on how the reader uses specific elements to understand the meaning, interpret, and respond to a work, and why the writer uses these elements. The introductory section explains how to write about literature. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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An authoritative bestseller for over fifty years, PERRINE'S LITERATURE: STRUCTURE, SOUND, AND SENSE continues to be an essential and highly effective introduction to literature. Written for readers beginning a serious study of literature, the book 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 serves to illustrate the elements of literature and ensure broad appeal to readers of diverse backgrounds and interests. Updated with new stories, poems, and plays by some of the finest authors of any era, the twelfth edition remains true to Perrine's original vision while addressing the needs of a new generation of readers.
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