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Handbook of Literary Terms: Literature, Language, Theory

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This is exactly the right book for someone like me, who wants a lively, expert, up-to-date and, within its relatively brief compass, a reasonably comprehensive guide to terms in language, literary criticism and theory, but one that is not too technical, not clogged with jargon. I like the clarity and conciseness, and the helpful cross-referencing which allows one to put this definition or that in a wider context. As the authors say, there are various longer books to which one can turn for treatment in still greater depth; but for the intelligent, enquiring high school or university student, the merits of this little compendium will not soon be exhausted.

This book just gives a brief outline or overview of quite a few literary terms. It's a good starter book.

I wanted used books and that's what I got. Some books I've received are used but you could never tell. this one however had a big used sticker on the side, but whatever, I don't use it for my class much.