The Essential Dictionary of Literary Terms
Literary Terms • Poetic Devices • Key Concepts
The Essential Dictionary of Literary Terms
A Free Digital Dictionary of Literature
The Essential Dictionary of Literary Terms is a concise yet comprehensive reference guide to the concepts, forms, genres, techniques and critical vocabulary used in the study of literature. It brings together traditional literary terms alongside concepts from modern and contemporary literary criticism, providing definitions that consider their historical development, theoretical implications and practical significance. Designed for students, teachers, researchers and general readers, the dictionary offers a clear pathway through the often complex language of literary studies, from allegory, ambiguity and character to deconstruction, dialogism and ecocriticism. Mason Carter The Essential Dictionary of Literary Terms Essential terms and concepts for understanding literature
