Focusing on the essential elements of fiction, poetry, and drama, this authoritative text serves as an effective introduction for students embarking on serious literature studies. It addresses critical questions often overlooked by other texts, such as the evaluation of literature. The thirteenth edition features a rich selection of classic and contemporary works, updated with new stories, poems, and plays from renowned authors. Additionally, it aligns with the latest MLA guidelines, ensuring relevance for today's learners.
Thomas R. Arp Book order




- 2021
- 2006
Perrine's literature : structure, sound, and sense
- 1744 pages
- 62 hours of reading
The best-seller for nearly 50 years and the introduction to literature textbook that first set the standard for including a wide range of engaging and diverse forms of literature, Arp/Johnson/Perrine continues to be the most inclusive anthology of fiction, poetry, and drama.
- 2004
Perrine's Sound and Sense
- 455 pages
- 16 hours of reading
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.
- 1992
Sound and Sense
- 401 pages
- 15 hours of reading