Perrine's literature
structure, sound, and sense
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Author
Contributions
- Perrine, Laurence - Contributor
Publication
2011 - Cengage Learning, Boston, MA, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
419,250 words, Guess
Page Count
1,677 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveperrinesliteratu0000unse
- ISBN-100495897965
- ISBN-139780495897965
- Library of Congress Control Number2010941372
- Open LibraryOL25076701M
Classifications
- LCCPN6014 .P4 2011
- LCCPN6014 .P4 2012
Description
More than fifty years ago, Laurence Perrine pioneered an engaging approach to teaching literature that presented diverse, exciting examples and straightforward answers to tough questions. Since then, millions of students have used Perrine's introductions to the elements of literature, gaining a better understanding of fiction, poetry, and drama—and developing essential skills in critical reading, analysis, and writing. This book's classic and contemporary readings bring the elements of literature to life, and represent the most accessible selections of any first-year anthology. More than 75 new selections refresh the collection with a variety of respected voices, including, among others, Billy Collins, Seamus Heaney, Bernard Malamud, Jane Martin, Joyce Carol Oates, Mary Oliver, and Elizabeth Strout.
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