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Paperback: 1024 pages
Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (13 Sep 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0140513639
ISBN-13: 978-0140513639
Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.3 x 4.5 cm

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The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fourth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for student, teachers and general readers alike.

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FOLIO

(L folium, `leaf') Made by folding a printer's sheet once only, to form two folios or four pages. It also refers to editions of Shakespeare's plays published after his death: the First Folio appeared in 1623. There were three other in 1632, 1663 and 1685. See DUODECIMO; LEAF; OCTAVO; QUARTO.

SYLLOGISM

(Gk `reckoning together') Deduction, from two propositions containing three terms of which one appears in both, of a conclusion that is true if they are true. A stock example is: All men are mortal; Greeks are men; so all Greeks are mortal. `Men' is the middle term. `Mortal', the second term in the conclusion, is the major term and the premise in which it occurs is the major premise. `Greeks' is the minor term and its premise the minor premise.

THEATRICALISM

A concept and theory of dramatic presentation which developed in Russia and Germany in the early years of the 20th C. It was strongly opposed to naturalism (q.v.) and was in favour of the principle that theatre is theatre and is a representation of life - and is not life itself. Nevertheless, naturalistic drama (q.v.), like the well-made play (q.v.), has continued to be popular.

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Wide-ranging overview 14 May 2006

By Caballero del febo

Format:Paperback

A good dictionary of literary terms, but by no means an introduction to theory. The scope is so vast that no one field is covered in encyclopedic depth: you'll find rhetorical figures such as "antiphora" (but not its synonyms "antipophora" or "hypophora") and the oft-overlooked "asteismus" (useful, but no examples), but not "diacope"; meanwhile, as another reviewer complained, contemporary literary theory is not given much space. The choice of entries sometimes seems idiosyncratic in its desire to be all-encompassing, particularly in dealing with literatures outside the English or Classical traditions (few readers will probably come to this book looking for "loa", "p'ing hua" or "rannaigheacht bheag"), but as concise explanations of the "generacion de 1898" are not so easy to come by, there's no reason to regret their presence here. On the whole, you can find more depth in a library, but it's a very convenient book to have on your shelf. (Refers to the 4th edition, 1998.)

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A Must for Every Student of Literature 18 Feb 2001

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This book offers entries on the language of literature, literary criticsm and literary theory. For a very reasonable price, it offers a wealth of information and is simply a must for every student of literature.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Missing key areas 12 Nov 2006

By Adam

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The book is detailed in places; however there are some key terms and definitions missing. After reading the reviews I was disappointed and it's certainly not a definitive book for undergraduate level. Although it is useful at times, it's not always going to be there for you. I would recommend looking elsewhere

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A lot missing

I find it unbelievable that a Dictionary of LIterary terms and literary theory does not mention genres like Fantasy og Science fiction, doesn't touch YA or teen lit or comment on... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Birgitta Hassell

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I had to buy this for Uni, it's useful for getting to grips with technical terms but if you want something that's very simple to use you may want to try a different one, this book... Read more

Published on 24 Nov 2004 by M. Austin

Good dictionary of traditional critical vocabulary

This well-regarded book is best viewed solely as a dictionary of literary terms. It was originally published in 1977, immediately prior to the theoretical revolution in English... Read more

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