Items related to Dictionary of Literary and Rhetorical Devices
First published in French in 1984, the "Dictionary" has since become an essential resource for students of literature. Albert Halsall's translation now makes available to readers of English this useful guide to some 4000 linguistic, prosodic, rhetorical, and philological terms. The entries - from "Alphabet Soup" to "Zeugma" - include definitions and cross-references, illustrations and counter-illustrations, synonyms, antonyms and remarks that extend to comprehensive discussion. In some cases a brief history of the topic is also provided. Entries are defined on the basis of examples ranging from treatises deriving from the ancient world and from the European Renaissance through to modern European and American literary and cultural texts. Readers may find some of the modern sources as welcome as they are surprising: "Yes, Minister", "Tarzan" and Sherlock Holmes, for example.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Albert W. Halsall is Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Carleton University.
Language Notes:
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPearson Professional Education
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0745010563
- ISBN 13 9780745010564
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages480
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Dictionary of literary devices.
Published by
Harvester Wheatsheaf, Hemel Hempstead
(1991)
ISBN 10: 0745010563
ISBN 13: 9780745010564
Used
soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description soft cover. No Jacket. 22 cm. XX, 545 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers, some rubbing to gilt on front cover. Seller Inventory # 49537
Buy Used
US$ 33.69
Convert currency
Stock Image
Dictionary of Literary Devices
Published by
Prentice-Hall
(1991)
ISBN 10: 0745010563
ISBN 13: 9780745010564
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dictionary of Literary Devices This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780745010564
Buy Used
US$ 70.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
Dictionary of Literary Devices
Published by
Prentice-Hall 01/11/1991
(1991)
ISBN 10: 0745010563
ISBN 13: 9780745010564
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780745010564
Buy Used
US$ 70.14
Convert currency