Perrine's Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry
Books / Paperback
ISBN: 1413030548 / Publisher: Thomson Wadsworth, June 2007
This long-enduring introduction for students who are embarking on a serious investigation of poetry first appeared in the middle of the 20th century. The first section describes the elements of poetry, among them imagery, figurative language, tone, rhythm and meter. Throughout are example poems with questions. The second section discusses writing about poetry, and the third is an anthology without commentary. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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There's no better way for you to learn about poetry and understand its elements than with PERRINE'S SOUND AND SENSE. Both a concise introduction to poetry and an anthology, this classic best-seller succinctly covers the basics of poetry with chapters on evaluating poetry, exemplary poetry selections that you'll enjoy reading, and exercises that help you understand each selection. Every poem included in this collection is not only a perfect illustration of the poetic concept at hand, but a remarkable work in its own right.
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