Perrine's literature, Structure, sound and sense--Eighth edition by Thomas R. Arp reads as academic, informative. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
A comprehensive literature textbook surveying fiction, poetry, and drama with analytical apparatus for close reading. Best for: students and instructors seeking a rigorous, structured introduction to literary analysis.
students and instructors seeking a rigorous, structured introduction to literary analysis
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