Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

Synopsis of Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

«Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory» is the dictionary by J. A. Cuddon, published by Penguin in paperback (1051 pages, English).

A reference work bringing together definitions of literary terms and concepts of literary theory. This third edition adds new entries from structuralism, post-structuralism and deconstructive criticism, thus expanding the work's repertoire.

This is the third edition of a title originally published in 1982. The present edition is from 1992 and forms part of the Penguin reference series.

For students and academics of literature, as well as general readers seeking a reference work on literary terminology and critical theory.