The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms (Oxford Quick Reference)
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The bestselling Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms provides clear and concise definitions of the most troublesome literary terms, from abjection to zeugma . It is an essential reference tool for students of literature in any language. Now expanded and in its fourth edition, it includes increased coverage of new terms from modern critical and theoretical movements, such as feminism, schools of American poetry, Spanish verse forms, life writing, and crime fiction. It includes extensive coverage of traditional drama, versification, rhetoric, and literary history, as well as updated and extended advice on recommended further reading and a pronunciation guide to more than 200 terms. Completely revised and updated, this edition also features brand-new entries on terms such as distant reading , graphic novels , middle generation , and misery memoir . Many new bibliographies have been added to entries and recommended web links are available via a companion website. Review: The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms: Every entry a gem! - I love this book--an alphabetical listing of literary terms with a broad and generously-inclusive reach. It's interesting, entertaining, accessible and very useful. Random entries: "neuronovel", "Lad lit", "crambo." Enjoy! Review: Great for Writers - This reference book is the latest edition of the standard desk reference for contemporary writers. It answers all questions and will never be out of style.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 594 Reviews |
T**N
The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms: Every entry a gem!
I love this book--an alphabetical listing of literary terms with a broad and generously-inclusive reach. It's interesting, entertaining, accessible and very useful. Random entries: "neuronovel", "Lad lit", "crambo." Enjoy!
K**X
Great for Writers
This reference book is the latest edition of the standard desk reference for contemporary writers. It answers all questions and will never be out of style.
V**N
This book will make you sound smarter.
great and easily accessible definitions.
M**O
Handy for Literacy teachers
Currently getting to grips with educational standards in Literacy and this handy book has helped refresh my memory/learn new words.
J**.
love a dictionary
nothing more to say.
S**1
Got this book for a literature class, and it's ...
Got this book for a literature class, and it's extremely informative. The definitions include historical and culturally relevant information as well.
S**A
Lots of info
Very nice
S**R
Five Stars
Exactly what I expected to receive.
A**R
Excellentes Buch
Sehr gutes Nachschlagewerk. Ich wünschte ich hätte so ein Buch während meines Studiums gehabt.
A**.
Muy completo y claro
Cumple lo que promete, buenas explicaciones y bien órganizado con links para relacionar entre términos y así tener la foto lo más completa posible
A**S
Great for English literature
I use it all the time for university.
D**U
Bien
Bien
R**I
This book is an invaluable resource for literary scholars, students, and teachers alike
For students, this book serves as an excellent guide to deepen their understanding of literary analysis, while educators will find it an essential tool for teaching. The structure of the book allows for quick access to key concepts , while the clear and concise explanations ensure that even complex terms are easily understood. Overall this book is a must have for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of literary terminology in a scholarly and accessible manner .
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