Fifty years ago, Laurence Perrine pioneered a new and better approach to teaching literature. That breakthrough has made his unique textbooks best-selling favorites for generations. Now, Perrine's straightforward answers to tough questions, diverse and exciting example pieces, and step-by-step guides to understanding and appreciating literature have been updated for today's students.

The perfect all-purpose resource for courses emphasizing literature, Perrine's Literature covers fiction, poetry, and drama, and is designed to develop the essential skills required for success in almost any college class: critical reading, careful analysis, and effective writing.