NTC's Dictionary of Literary Terms » (Reprint)

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* 600 Terms, Concepts, and Critical Theories. Are all defined, explained, and illustrated in clear, easy-to-understand language.
• Comprehensive. Providing students with all the literary and critical terms commonly encountered in the study of literature, from the basic to the complex and avante garde.
• Numerous Examples. Allow students to clarify the terms and ideas in each entry.
• Cross-References. Further help study by linking related terms and concepts and technical terms with their more common counterparts.

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Defines and explains some 600 terms, concepts, and critical theories of literature, for students and general readers with no previous literary training. Covers all literary and critical terms commonly encountered in the study of literature, from the basic and traditional to the complex and avant-garde. Entries include examples and illustrations, plus cross-references linking related terms and connecting technical terms with their common counterparts. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.