A Concise Glossary of Contemporary Literary Theory

by JeremyHawthorn (Author)

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  Paperback
  1994

  $4.82

  This expanded edition includes new terms, revises some of the previous entries and includes both an expanded bibliography and recommendations for further readings. The selection comprises those terms most frequently encountered in study. Bibliographic guidance enables the reader to readily trace their origin and development. The entries also relate terms to recent debate and show how they can be used in the criticism of texts.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $4.71

  Taking words from a variety of sources, and from a range of different languages and cultures, it is little wonder that contemporary literary theory poses peculiar difficulties of usage and understanding. This third edition of Hawthorn's acclaimed glossary contains a host of new terms, revises many of the previous entries (sometimes very substantially), and includes both an expanded bibliography and detailed recommendations for further reading.