Book Description
An introduction to poetry presented in a compact and concise anthology, SOUND AND SENSE continues the tradition of offering clear, precise writing and practical organization initiated by Laurence Perrine years ago.
Perrine's Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry FROM THE PUBLISHER
An introduction to poetry presented in a compact and concise anthology, Sound And Sense continues the tradition of offering clear, precise writing and practical organization initiated by Laurence Perrine years ago.
SYNOPSIS
Arp (Southern Methodist University) and Johnson (Kennesaw State University) introduce the major elements of poetry in simple terms and offer examples of each element, walking students through the process of close reading and providing in-depth guidance on how to think and write critically about poetry. This 11th edition includes 70 new selections, a body of poems by Adrienne Rich, more multicultural poems and poems by women, and a greater emphasis on the sonnet. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR