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Viva’s Dictionary of Literary Terms contains nearly 600 terms, concepts, and critical theories—all defined, explained, and illustrated in clear, easy-to-understand language. An indispensable guide to the vocabulary of literature, Viva’s Dictionary of Literary Terms does not presume literary training. It covers all literary and critical terms commonly encountered in the study of literature, from the basic and traditional to the complex and avant grade. For teachers and students of literature, it answers questions like: What is irony? What effect does point of view have? Who belonged to the graveyard school? What are the intentional and biographical fallacies, and how are they related? Entries include numerous examples and illustrations to assist the user in understanding the subtleties of each term. A network of cross-references further leads the user from one concept to a cluster of related concepts. Viva’s Dictionary of Literary Terms includes a wealth of special features: Examples that clarify terms and ideas in each entry Cross-references that link related terms and concepts Cross-references that link technical terms with their more common counterparts Clear typography and easy-to-read single-column format Paperback and hardcover editions Viva’s Dictionary of Literary Terms is a comprehensive, up-to-date handbook of the terms encountered in the study of literature. With it, the diversity of theories, methods and concepts becomes clear to students and teachers alike. It is the preferred reference for anyone seeking contemporary definitions of critical and literary terms.. ISBN 8176490202
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Pages : 238
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