Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense

by Thomas R. Arp, Greg Johnson

Fifty years ago, Laurence Perrine pioneered a new and better approach to teaching literature. That breakthrough has made his unique textbooks best-selling favorites for generations. Now, Perrine's straightforward answers to tough questions, diverse and exciting example pieces, and step-by-step guides to understanding and appreciating literature have been updated for today's students.

The perfect all-purpose resource for courses emphasizing literature, Perrine's Literature covers fiction, poetry, and drama, and is designed to develop the essential skills required for success in almost any college class: critical reading, careful analysis, and effective writing.

Genres: Textbooks, Reference, Poetry, Nonfiction, Literature

1700 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2005

Reviews

[Marzieh Torabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes! Finally!
I've been studying this book for the last two semesters. Reading this book, I learned a lot about the basics and introductions to English literature. I read many good short stories, poems and plays that were included in the book. Well I haven't read them all, but I will. Someday! I just need some free time to go through these three books to review what I've read and read what I've skipped.

[Jessica · Rating 1 out of 5]

ap lit and comp.



enough said.

[Paras2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

who am I kidding, I'll never let this book go. but for now I'm done.

[AJ Basara · Rating 3 out of 5]

ap lit…!

[laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

So yeah, I read this in my English class in 12th grade, but it is still the best collection of short stories and poetry that I've found.

[Anne Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am currently reading this book for the AP Literature class I am teaching. This is an amazing collection of literature!