A Dictionary of Literary and Thematic Terms (Facts on File Library of Language and Literature) - Hardcover

Quinn, Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816062439 ISBN 13: 9780816062430

Publisher: Facts on File, 2006

Synopsis

A dictionary of more than 1,000 literary terms and themes, this book gives readers not only a traditional literary vocabulary, but also the knowledge of related theoretical, historical, and cultural terms they need in the interdisciplinary world of contemporary literary studies.

About this title

About the Author:

Edward Quinn is a professor emeritus of English at City College of New York. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University and has co-edited several reference works

From School Library Journal:

Grade 8 Up-Employing an expanded use of the word "literary," this volume includes social, theoretical, and historical terms as they relate to literature, film, television, and others forms of popular culture. In addition to the many expected terms (iamb, onomatopoeia), entries on places (Abbey Theatre), philosophical principles (the Absolute), movements (futurism), and discussions on major themes such as love and jealousy are also covered. Most of the clear, concise entries offer excellent examples of written and cinematic works that further clarify the definitions and/or titles of resources that provide additional commentary on the topics. While there is no pronunciation key for the foreign words and expressions, this valuable resource is more accessible and broader in approach than other literary dictionaries.
J. B. MacDonald, Milner Library, Illinois State University, Normal
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0816062439
• ISBN 13: 9780816062430
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 474