A Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory: Cuddon/A Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

With new entries and sensitive edits, this fifth edition places J.A. Cuddon’s indispensable dictionary firmly in the 21st Century. Written in a clear and highly readable style Comprehensive historical coverage extending from ancient times to the present day Broad intellectual and cultural range Expands on the previous edition to incorporate the most recent literary terminology New material is particularly focused in areas such as gender studies and queer theory, post-colonial theory, post-structuralism, post-modernism, narrative theory, and cultural studies. Existing entries have been edited to ensure that topics receive balanced treatment Content: With new entries and sensitive edits, this fifth edition places J.A. Cuddons indispensable dictionary firmly in the 21st Century. Includes: Comprehensive historical coverage extending from ancient times to the present day; Expands on the previous edition to incorporate the most recent literary terminology; New material is particularly focused in areas such as gender studies and queer theory, post-colonial theory, post-structuralism, post-modernism, narrative theory, and cultural studies; Existing entries have been edited to ensure that topics receive balanced treatment. --From publisher description The fifth edition of J.A. Cuddon s classic dictionary updates what has become an indispensable resource for students and teachers at all levels. Incorporating recent literary terminology, the new edition adds many new entries while refining existing topics to ensure currency and balance of coverage. J.a. Cuddon. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.