- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Heinle Languages; International Ed edition (10 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1413033938
- ISBN-13: 978-1413033939
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16.3 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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First published fifty years ago, A GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS, International Edition remains an essential text for all serious students of literature. Now fully updated to reflect the latest scholarship on recent and rapidly evolving critical theories, the ninth edition contains a complete glossary of essential literary terms presented as a series of engaging essays that explore the terms, place them in context, and suggest related entries and additional reading. This indispensable, authoritative, and highly affordable reference covers terms useful in discussing literature and literary history, theory, and criticism. Perfect as a core text for introductory literary theory or as a supplement to any literature course, this classic work is an invaluable reference that students can continue to use throughout their academic and professional careers.
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an accessible, clear and accurate reference book which is a MUST for anyone studying English, or for anyone who always wanted to understand exactly what is meant by the term 'onomatopoeic'. I am at degree level English now, and have always felt stupid asking for definitions of technical words, or to have things explained to me, and this book has become my bible! And as the saying goes, I'll bet there's many of you out there who still don't quite grasp exactly what a sonnet involves, or who still pretend to understand the terms 'sibilance' and 'iambic pentameter', and daren't ask! Now there's no need, because this bok hold the key to all your terminology nightmares. It's a very useful book, and is by no means full of jargon. Whether you're at degree level, GCSE level; or just want to know more, this book is an essential and very good read!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I got this book as a result of attending a Creative Writing class on writing practice. It explains, in clear terms, several literary terms which are often thrown at you during study at university but never fully explained. Most useful as a reference book, I recommend it to anyone who is thinking of taking up a career in writing or who has an interest in literature.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This book is extremely useful, both defining and giving excellent examples of literary terms. It is alphabetised, making it easily accessible. Whether at GCSE or degree level, this book is likely to come in handy, especially when you are looking for precise definitions
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