Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory by J. A. Cuddon,M. A. R. Habib,Matthew Birchwood,Martin
By J. A. Cuddon,M. A. R. Habib,Matthew Birchwood,Martin Dines,Shanyn Fiske,Vedrana Velickovic
With new entries and delicate edits, this 5th variation areas J.A. Cuddon’s integral dictionary firmly within the twenty first Century.
- Written in a transparent and hugely readable style
- Comprehensive historic assurance extending from precedent days to the current day
- Broad highbrow and cultural range
- Expands at the past variation to include the newest literary terminology
- New fabric is especially concentrated in components akin to gender reports and queer concept, post-colonial conception, post-structuralism, post-modernism, narrative concept, and cultural studies.
- Existing entries were edited to make sure that themes obtain balanced treatment
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