The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

Oct 7, 2024 6:31 AM

Author:J. A. Cuddon,M. A. R. Habib

'An indispensable work of reference' Times Literary Supplement

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 fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for students, teachers and general readers alike.

- Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia, iamb, zeugma) and critical jargon (aporia, binary opposition, intertextuality)

- Explores literary movements (neoclassism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory

- Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (haiku, ottava rima, sonnet)

Reviews

Accomplishes cameo wonders of literary history ... generously and urbanely compiled

—— New York Times

Scholarly, succinct, comprehensive and entertaining ... an indispensable work of reference

—— Times Literary Supplement

A grand panorama of European gypsydom, its history, its present condition and its future prospects

—— Jan Morris , Sunday Times

A passionate and dramatic defence of the defenceless... This beautifully written story speaks in a way of all who do not want to submit to he reverses of fortune, who seek their own place on earth

—— Ryszard Kapuscinski

An utterly fascinating, and even inspiring, book

—— Edward Mortimer , Financial Times

Enormously stimulating...The spell of Berlin is very much present

—— John Dunn , T.H.E.S

Berlin's style conveys an unrivalled depth of learning in prose of engaging informality. A humane light shines through every sentence

—— David Miller , Independent on Sunday

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