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Literature:structure, Sound, Sense
First published 1970 · 1426 pages
A structured, academic journey through the foundational mechanics of storytelling and the rhythmic nuances of poetry.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a classic, quiet university lecture hall. It offers a steady, structured journey through the foundational elements of literary art, dividing its focus between the architecture of storytelling and the rhythmic nuances of poetry. The tone is distinctly academic and instructive, guiding the reader with a clear, analytical hand through the mechanics of how literature works. It is an intellectual and studious experience, devoid of narrative rush, inviting readers to pause and dissect the craft behind the words. This collection will deeply satisfy students of literature, aspiring writers, and anyone who delights in pulling apart the seams of fiction and verse to understand the profound mechanics of sound and sense.
- Mood
- studious
- contemplative
- intellectual
- Tone
- academic
- instructive
- analytical
- thoughtful
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- literary architecture · the mechanics of storytelling · poetic rhythm and form · analytical reading
- The writing
- Clear, methodical, and instructional, prioritizing clarity and academic rigor over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- A steady intellectual progression from grasping the foundational structures of fiction to appreciating the nuanced rhythms of poetry.
- Who it's for
- Students, educators, and curious readers who want a formal, structured guide to analyzing fiction and poetry.
About the book
Includes a fiction section (p. [1]-511) which is a revision of the author's Story and structure, published in 1966, and a poetry section (p. [513]-872) which is the 3d ed. of the author's Sound and sense: an introduction to poetry, published in 1969.
Description from Open Library.
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