“The inexperienced reader wants the essentially familiar combined with superficial novelty. Each story must have a slightly new setting or twist or "gimmick," though the fundamental features of the characters and situations remain the same. He evaluates a story not… — Laurence Perrine Copy Share Image
“A final caution to students: in making judgments on literature, always be honest. Do not pretend to like what you really do not like.… — Laurence Perrine Copy Share Image
“The inexperienced reader wants the essentially familiar combined with superficial novelty. Each story must have a slightly new setting or twist or "gimmick," though… — Laurence Perrine Copy Share Image
