Dictionary Of World Literary Terms: Forms, Technique, Criticism
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For any serious student of literature, critic, or writer, Dictionary of World Literary Terms stands as an indispensable reference — a masterwork of scholarly compilation that maps the vast landscape of global literary expression. Edited by Joseph T. Shipley with contributions from leading authorities in the field, this completely revised and enlarged edition catalogues the full spectrum of literary forms, techniques, and critical concepts drawn from traditions spanning the globe, presenting centuries of poetic, dramatic, and narrative convention in clear, authoritative entries. Shipley's ambitious undertaking transcends the boundaries of a conventional reference work; it functions as a sophisticated primer in comparative literature and critical theory, illuminating the shared and divergent conventions that unite world literary traditions. The breadth of its scope — from ancient rhetorical devices to modern critical schools — makes it an essential companion for academic study and creative practice alike. Whether one seeks to understand the nuances of a villanelle, the principles of New Criticism, or the conventions of non-Western poetic forms, this volume answers with precision and depth, leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to turn just one more page.
Author: Joseph T. Shipley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For any serious student of literature, critic, or writer, Dictionary of World Literary Terms stands as an indispensable reference — a masterwork of scholarly compilation that maps the vast landscape of global literary expression. Edited by Joseph T. Shipley with contributions from leading authorities in the field, this completely revised and enlarged edition catalogues the full spectrum of literary forms, techniques, and critical concepts drawn from traditions spanning the globe, presenting centuries of poetic, dramatic, and narrative convention in clear, authoritative entries. Shipley's ambitious undertaking transcends the boundaries of a conventional reference work; it functions as a sophisticated primer in comparative literature and critical theory, illuminating the shared and divergent conventions that unite world literary traditions. The breadth of its scope — from ancient rhetorical devices to modern critical schools — makes it an essential companion for academic study and creative practice alike. Whether one seeks to understand the nuances of a villanelle, the principles of New Criticism, or the conventions of non-Western poetic forms, this volume answers with precision and depth, leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to turn just one more page.