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The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Literary Terms (Oxford Paperback Reference)-used
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This Dictionary Provides Succinct And Often Witty Explanations Of Over One Thousand Potentially Troublesome Terms Encountered In The Study Of Literature, From Absurd To Zeugma, From The Ancient Dithyramb To The Contemporary Dub Poetry, From The Popular Bodiceripper To The Aristocratic Masque. While It Is Fully Up To Date With The Terminologies Of Deconstruction And Other Modern Schools Of Literary Theory, It Also Offers Extensive Coverage Of Traditional Drama, Versification, Rhetoric, And Literary History. Literary Schools From Alexandrianism To Transcendentalism Are Included, Along With Dozens Of Terms From Languages Other Than English. Adjectival Forms And Other Derived Words Are Displayed, And Simple Pronunciation Guides Are Given For Over Two Hundred Difficult Terms, Making This Thoroughly Crossreferenced Dictionary The Most Helpful Of Its Kind For All Readers Of Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms' about? A: This dictionary offers succinct explanations of over one thousand literary terms, covering a range from ancient to contemporary literature, and includes terms from various languages.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author is Chris Baldick, a noted scholar in the field of literature.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary have? A: The dictionary contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in paperback.
- Q: In what year was this dictionary published? A: The dictionary was published on June 4, 1992.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for beginners in literature? A: Yes, it provides clear explanations and pronunciation guides, making it accessible for beginners as well as advanced readers.
- Q: Does this dictionary cover modern literary theory? A: Yes, it is fully updated with terminologies from modern literary theories, including deconstruction.
- Q: What types of literary terms are included in this dictionary? A: It includes terms related to drama, versification, rhetoric, and literary history, among others.
- Q: Is this dictionary cross-referenced? A: Yes, it is thoroughly cross-referenced, which enhances its usability for readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed? A: The item condition is 'Good', indicating it is used but in satisfactory condition.