With new entries and sensitive edits, this fifth edition places J.A. Cuddon’s indispensable dictionary firmly in the 21st Century.Written in a clear and highly readable style Comprehensive historical
From the author team of the discipline's most widely used literature anthology, this accessible and instructive guide introduces students to the language of literary study. Featuring an engaging an
Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise d
Students of literature, film and cultural studies need to understand key theoretical terms and concepts but often find it hard to get to grips with exactly what they mean. This book provides precise d
How Literature Works is an indispensable book for any reader seeking a greater appreciation of their favorite novel, poem, or play. It offers a lively and straightforward guide to literary thinking.
How Literature Works is an indispensable book for any reader seeking a greater appreciation of their favorite novel, poem, or play. It offers a lively and straightforward guide to literary thinking.
This four-volume set covers world authors from many periods and genres, building a broad understanding of the various contexts -- from the biographical to the literary to the historical -- in which l
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A New Handbook of Literary Terms is an indispensable literary reference tool that comes at a time of formidable complexity in literary studies. David Mikics offers a guide to words and concepts that
Includes entries for words and phrases from non-Western traditions, offers a wider cultural perspective on familiar terms, and looks at twentieth-century literary award winners.
Praise for the previous hardcover edition:"...handy for book-group leaders. Highly recommended..."—Library Journal An insightful guide to literary terms in context.In clear, non-technical lang
A twenty-first century version of Roger Fowler’s 1973 Dictionary of Modern Critical Terms, this latest edition of The Routledge Dictionary of Literary Terms is the most up-to-date guide to criti
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