The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

Cuddon, J. A. (Author)

ISBN 10: 0140513639 / ISBN 13: 9780140513639

Published by Penguin, 1999

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4th edition. 1024 pages. 7.50x5.00x1.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140513639
• ISBN 13: 9780140513639
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

The latest installment of this trusted literary companion covers all aspects of literary theory, from definitions of technical terms to characterizations of literary movements. Geared toward students, teachers, readers, and writers alike, The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory explains critical jargon (intertextuality, aporia), schools of literary theory (structuralism, feminist criticism), literary forms (sonnet, ottava rima), and genres (elegy, pastoral) and examines artifacts, historic locales, archetypes, origins of well-known phrases, and much, much more. Scholarly, straightforward, comprehensive, and even entertaining, this is a resource that no word-lover should be without.

About the Author

J. A. Cuddon (1928–1996) was a renowned expert in the fields of literature and linguistics. He also wrote several plays, libretti, novels, short stories, essays, and travel narratives.