Perrine's Story and Structure--Tenth Edition

Name: Perrine's Story and Structure--Tenth Edition
ISBN: 9780155074965

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2002755 pagesThomson Heinle

Perrine's Story and Structure is a comprehensive guide to understanding the art of fiction. This tenth edition systematically explores essential literary elements such as plot, characterization, theme, and point of view. Through a curated selection of classic and contemporary short stories by authors like Ernest Hemingway, Alice Munro, and Shirley Jackson, readers learn to analyze and appreciate the craft of storytelling. The book also covers symbolism, humor, irony, and effective methods for evaluating literary works.

Avg. reading time: 14h 18m
Prose complexity: 7/10

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Richard Connell

Richard Connell is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature -- Gold. He's known for his work in educational literature, making complex texts accessible for students.

Alice Munro

Alice Ann Munro (/mʌnˈroʊ/, née Laidlaw /ˈleɪdlɔː/; born 10 July 1931) was a Canadian short story writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Munro's work has been described as revolutionizing the architecture of short stories, especially in its tendency to move forward and backward in time. Her stories have been said to "embed more than announce, reveal more than parade."

Alice Walker

An American novelist, short-story writer, poet, essayist, and activist.

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