A New Handbook of Literary Terms

by David Mikics

Book Overview

An indispensable literary reference guide that comes at a time of formidable complexity in literary studies

A New Handbook of Literary Terms offers a lively, informative guide to words and concepts that every student of literature needs to know. Mikics's definitions are essayistic, witty, learned, and always a pleasure to read. They sketch the derivation and history of each term, including especially lucid explanations of verse...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300164319
• ISBN13: 9780300164312
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"