The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

<p><b>'An indispensable work of reference'</b> <i>Times Literary Supplement</i><br><br><i>The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory</i> is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind and is invaluable for students teachers and general readers alike.<br><br>- Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia iamb zeugma) and critical jargon (aporia binary opposition intertextuality)<br><br>- Explores literary movements (neoclassism romanticism vorticism) and schools of literary theory<br><br>- Covers genres (elegy fabliau pastoral) and literary forms (haiku ottava rima sonnet)</p>