Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense

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Synopsis
The 10th edition of this long-established and esteemed anthology for undergraduate courses contains 100 new selections. After a 60-page introduction to writing about literature, chapters in the fiction section cover plot and structure, characterization, theme, point of view, symbol and allegory, and humor and irony. Chapters in the poetry section cover denotation and connotation, imagery, figurative language, musical devices, and patterns. Chapters in the drama section cover the nature of drama, realistic and nonrealistic drama, and tragedy and comedy. Concepts in each chapter are illustrated with works by established writers of the past and present. Discussion questions and suggestions for writing are included for each selection. Arp is affiliated with Southern Methodist University, and Johnson, with Kennesaw State University. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Copyright:
2009

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ISBN-13:
9781413033083
Related ISBNs:
9781413006544, 9781413029376, 9780495897965, 9780155074941, 9780155038226, 9780155038233, 9781413029284
Publisher:
Cengage Learning Wadsworth
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Cengage Learning Wadsworth
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Textbooks
Grade Levels:
Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
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