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A twenty-first century version of Roger Fowlerâs 1973 Dictionary of Modern Critical Terms, this latest edition of The Routledge Dictionary of Literary Terms is the most up-to-date guide to critical and theoretical concepts available to students of literature at all levels.

With over forty newly commissioned entries, this essential reference book includes:

  • an exhaustive range of entries, covering such topics as genre, form, cultural theory and literary technique
  • new definitions of contemporary critical issues such as Cybercriticism and Globalization
  • complete coverage of traditional and radical approaches to the study and production of literature
  • thorough accounts of critical terminology and analyses of key academic debates
  • full cross-referencing throughout and suggestions for further reading.

Covering both long-established terminology as well as the specialist vocabular

The Routledge Dictionary of Literary Terms

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: 9/29/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415340175, 978-0415340175
      ISBN10: 0415340179
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literature: history and criticism

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A twenty-first century version of Roger Fowlerâs 1973 Dictionary of Modern Critical Terms, this latest edition of The Routledge Dictionary of Literary Terms is the most up-to-date guide to critical and theoretical concepts available to students of literature at all levels.

      With over forty newly commissioned entries, this essential reference book includes:

      • an exhaustive range of entries, covering such topics as genre, form, cultural theory and literary technique
      • new definitions of contemporary critical issues such as Cybercriticism and Globalization
      • complete coverage of traditional and radical approaches to the study and production of literature
      • thorough accounts of critical terminology and analyses of key academic debates
      • full cross-referencing throughout and suggestions for further reading.

      Covering both long-established terminology as well as the specialist vocabular

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