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For those amongst us whose memory tends to confuse end rhymes with end-stopped lines, this book bridges the divide between professionalism and accessibility with definitions and descriptions of over 400 critical terms, basic tools of literary analysis, and schools of theory. While it does not replace literary dictionaries, and it is written as an undergraduate introduction to literary criticism, it works as a quick reference or review at most levels of study. The terms are listed alphabetically (and in the case of terms not in English, phonetically) with contemporary and culturally diverse examples. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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From the author team of the discipline's most widely used literature anthology, this accessible and instructive guide introduces students to the language of literary study. Featuring an engaging and accessible writing style, this supplemental reference manual for the introductory student has over 400 entries and serves to demystify literature and the terms, techniques, and analysis tools that literary scholars use. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Over 25 additional entries, covering more contemporary terms (blogging, etc). Selected illustrations throughout.
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