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The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

10 best books like The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory (J.A. Cuddon): Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, The Encyclopedia of Fantasy, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (Reference Books), Who Betrays Elizabeth Bennet?: Further Puzzles in Classic Fiction, A Handbook to Literature, The New Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics, Critical Terms for Literary Study, The Oxford Companion to English Literature, The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
AuthorEbenezer Cobham Brewer
Various editions of this book are available online in digitized form. But that shouldn't stop you from getting your own physical copy. Nothing can rival the joy of browsing through it - you're bound to learn something fascinating along the way. As Terry Pratchett says in the Foreword, it's a storehouse...
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
AuthorJohn Clute
ISBN0312198698
This huge volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of the fantasy field. Not only does it describe the genre authoritatively, but it redefines it, offering an exciting new analysis of this highly diverse and hugely popular sphere of art. With more than 4,000 entries and over one million words,...
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
AuthorDavid Crystal
ISBN0521530334
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language is one of the publishing phenomena of recent times. Rarely has a book so packed with accurate and well researched factual information been so widely read and popularly acclaimed. It has played a key role in the spread of general interest in language...
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (Reference Books)
AuthorPeter Mark Roget
ISBN0140510079
Deux Semillon and a Serve of Monstrachet

Manny and I finally met on middle, if not neutral, ground, France, on my recent sojourn to Le Old World.

He shared with me the secrets of his delight in book-hunting in Paris.

Naturally, he endeavoured to distract me with children's...
Who Betrays Elizabeth Bennet?: Further Puzzles in Classic Fiction
AuthorJohn Sutherland
ISBN0192838849
In this sequel to his popular works Is Heathcliff a Murderer? and Can Jane Eyre Be Happy?, John Sutherland unravels thirty-four new literary puzzles, once again combining erudition with bold investigative speculation. In addition to these new conundrums, Professor Sutherland revisits some previous...
A Handbook to Literature
AuthorWilliam Harmon
ISBN0130127310
It is a handy book that can be read for pleasure. However, the publisher really doesn't need to update it every 3 years to force poor students to buy the new editions. In this 10th edition the editor admitted there was little substantial he could add. In fact, he mentioned his children suggested three new...
The New Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics
AuthorAlex Preminger
ISBN0691021236
The New Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics is a comprehensive reference work dealing with all aspects of its subject: history, types, movements, prosody, and critical terminology. Prepared by recognized authorities, its articles treat their topics in sufficient depth and with enough...
Critical Terms for Literary Study
AuthorFrank Lentricchia
ISBN0226472035
Since its publication in 1990, Critical Terms for Literary Study has become a landmark introduction to the work of literary theory—giving tens of thousands of students an unparalleled encounter with what it means to do theory and criticism. Significantly expanded, this new edition features six...
The Oxford Companion to English Literature
AuthorMargaret Drabble
ISBN0198614535
The first edition of The Oxford Companion to English Literature, edited by Sir Paul Harvey, was published in 1932, and quickly established itself as the standard source of reference for scholars, students, and general readers alike. In 1985, under the editorship of Margaret Drabble, the text was...
The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms
AuthorRoss C. Murfin
ISBN0312259107
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Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature
AuthorKathleen Kuiper
ISBN0877790426
To say that I've "read" it is a bit misleading since it's an encyclopedia, but I've had this reference book for many years and it's well-worn with affection. I love literature, but I also have a goofy passion for encyclopedic books.

This literary encyclopedia is kind of old, published in 1995,...
The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction
AuthorEdward James
ISBN0521016576
Science fiction is at the intersection of numerous fields. It is literature which draws on popular culture, and engages in speculation about science, history, and all varieties of social relations. This volume brings together essays by scholars and practitioners of science fiction, which look...
Literary Theory: An Anthology
AuthorJulie Rivkin
ISBN1405106964
This anthology of classic and cutting-edge statements in literary theory has now been updated to include recent influential texts in the areas of Ethnic Studies, Postcolonialism and International Studies

A definitive collection of classic statements in criticism and new theoretical...
The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols
AuthorJean Chevalier
ISBN0140512543
This is a remarkable dictionary, exploring the vast and various symbols which abound in literature, religion, national identity and are found at the very heart of our dreams and sub-conscious. Compiled by an international team of experts, each entry is given its complete range of interpretations...
A Glossary of Literary Terms
AuthorM.H. Abrams
ISBN1413004563
I had to buy this book for some class many many moons ago, and I thought it would be old hat by now, what with it sitting gathering dust on the shelf over the years.

Surprisingly, though, after thinking I was just going to refresh my memory on little morsels like adynaton, hypozeugma, and all the...
A Dictionary of Modern English Usage
AuthorHenry Watson Fowler
ISBN0192813897
the first edition of this was published in 1926. written by a genius named Henry Fowler, it is a legendary masterpiece of wit, erudition, and inscrutable insight into how to write well. it has everything - commonly confused pairs, spellings, plurals, and ultranittygritty grammar (EIGHT PAGES on the...
The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory
AuthorDavid Macey
ISBN0140513698
I got this book about a year ago as an extremely premature purchase in preparation for studying a literature-based English degree. I didn't get in to university but nevertheless, this book has found itself in my hands so many times since for reference purposes or simply for pleasure.

This book...
An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory
AuthorAndrew Bennett
ISBN1138119032
Lively, original and highly readable, An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is the essential guide to literary studies. Starting at 'The Beginning' and concluding with 'The End', chapters range from the familiar, such as 'Character', 'Narrative' and 'The Author', to the more unusual,...
The Oxford Essential Guide to Writing (Essential Resource Library) (Essential Resource Library)
AuthorThomas S. Kane
ISBN0425176401
For all intents and purposes, The Oxford Essential Guide to Writing (Essential Resource Library) is a reference book that is meant to be read. That is, however assuming that the areas of short non-fiction are the areas you're writing about.

The book's main purpose is obviously to inform the...
Chambers Dictionary of Etymology
AuthorRobert K. Barnhart
ISBN0550142304
How are the words 'door' German 'Tzr' and Sanskrit 'dvar' related? When did the word Blarney first appear in print? What's the linguistic history of the word 'history'? The Chambers Etymological Dictionary holds all the answers for any person curious about the origins of the words they use, and how...
Usage and Abusage: A Guide to Good English
AuthorEric Partridge
ISBN0393317099
Which is preferred - nom de plume, pseudonym, or pen name? What are neologisms, disguised conjunctions, and fused participles? Language enters into almost every part of human life and yet it is all too often misused: directness and clarity disappear in a whirl of clichés, euphemisms, and wooliness...
Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus
AuthorChristine A. Lindberg
ISBN0195170768
This brand new thesaurus from Oxford, the most trusted name in reference, is the first to be developed by writers, for writers.
In addition to the more than 300,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms found in the thesaurus, each of our distinguished editorial board members (including David Auburn,...
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms
AuthorChris Baldick
With over 1,000 entries, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms contains all of the most taxing literary terms that readers may come across. Clear and entertaining explanations are given for words such as multi-accentuality, postmodernism, and hypertext. The dictionary also provides...
Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice
AuthorCharles E. Bressler
ISBN0131534483
The fourth edition of the bestselling Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice showcases various schools of 20th century criticism in historical and philosophical contexts. New features include: a new chapter on queer theory; every chapter has been revised with new introductions...
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