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2nd edition. Paperback cover has some creasing, fading, and a small tear at top. Pages have some underlining throughout. Pages are in good condition. The binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “Sound & Sense: An Introduction to Poetry” by Laurence Perrine offers a glimpse into the academic study of poetry in the latter half of the 20th century. First published in 1956, this groundbreaking textbook revolutionized the way poetry was taught in universities across America. Perrine’s innovative approach, which emphasized close reading and analysis of a poem’s formal elements, challenged the prevailing historical and biographical methods of the time.
The underlining and marginalia found throughout this 2nd edition, published in 1963, are a testament to its use as a classroom text. One can imagine students poring over the carefully selected poems, dissecting the imagery, rhythm, and symbolism under Perrine’s expert guidance. This copy bears the marks of intellectual engagement, inviting collectors and poetry enthusiasts to trace the journey of a pioneering work that shaped the study of literature for generations to come.
