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''An indispensable work of reference'' Times Literary Supplement

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for students, teachers and general readers alike.

- Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia, iamb, zeugma) and critical jargon (aporia, binary opposition, intertextuality)

- Explores literary movements (neoclassism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory

- Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (haiku, ottava rima, sonnet)



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Accomplishes cameo wonders of literary history ... generously and urbanely compiled * New York Times *
Scholarly, succinct, comprehensive and entertaining ... an indispensable work of reference * Times Literary Supplement *

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 25 September 2014
      ISBN-13 9780141047157
      978-0141047157
      ISBN-10 0141047151
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''An indispensable work of reference'' Times Literary Supplement

      The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for students, teachers and general readers alike.

      - Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia, iamb, zeugma) and critical jargon (aporia, binary opposition, intertextuality)

      - Explores literary movements (neoclassism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory

      - Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (haiku, ottava rima, sonnet)



      Trade Review
      Accomplishes cameo wonders of literary history ... generously and urbanely compiled * New York Times *
      Scholarly, succinct, comprehensive and entertaining ... an indispensable work of reference * Times Literary Supplement *

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