A Glossary of Literary Terms 011 Edition by M.H. Abrams (PDF)

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First published over fifty years ago, A GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS remains an essential text for all serious students of literature. Now fully updated to reflect the latest scholarship on recent and rapidly evolving critical theories, the eleventh edition contains a complete glossary of essential literary terms presented as a series of engaging, beautifully crafted essays that explore the terms, place them in context, and suggest related entries and additional reading. This indispensable, authoritative, and highly affordable reference covers terms useful in discussing literature and literary history, theory, and criticism. Perfect as a core text for introductory literary theory or as a supplement to any literature course, this classic work is an invaluable reference that students can continue to use throughout their academic and professional careers.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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⭐This is a good resource book, particularly for those taking English Lit. courses in college. I used the section on “comedy” to write a paper on Shalom Auslander’s use of farce in his book entitled Beware of God. However, I could think of quite a few research projects and papers that this would help out exceedingly with. Indeed, this volume is jam-packed full of helpful terminology, classifications, and definitions.The only drawback I have found is that not all terms I have been inundated by in literature classes are included in this text. I remember looking more than a few words up and not finding any listing for them. A few examples are “metaliterature,” “plurivocality,” and “authorial reticence.” Nevertheless, most terminology an undergraduate should need to know (and then some) is included in this book.If I could, I would give this book a 4.5 out of 5, but such a rating is impossible. I say this because the explanations provided for those concepts Abrams does cover are in depth and thoroughgoing. However, since the book is slightly less than perfect, I will give it a 4 out of 5.

⭐I am enjoying this handbook not only as a reference, but also as a good read to review and enhance of my love and understanding of literature. I have an old beat up literary terms handbook that I have used for years, and I decided to order a new one to update my information. I was pleased that this was not just a brief definition with examples, but a discussion to place the terms not only in examples but in context. I can see how this might provide a greater scope for the new literary student, but for an old high school English teacher, who knows many of the terms and desires some complexity in the examples and discussions. I have it by my bedside so I can pick and choose a literary genre or term to explore.

⭐helpful and cheaper than buying

⭐A very nice and informative book to have. I guess it is a little expensive in the newest version, but I am going to still give it 5 stars as this will go down in price. I don’t really see any reason you NEED this version, but it still is a worthwhile purchase for anyone serious about English and the arts that follow from it. Detailed and handy for anyone in college. Recommended.

⭐I use it for reference and sometimes read it when I’m bored. It’s great

⭐Definitely very helpful for this English major! I will be referencing this for many semesters to come.

⭐A great reference!

⭐Exactly as advertised.

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⭐I liked this book.every literary term is explained with examples. Thank u.

⭐I will definitely be keeping a watch for other needed books.

⭐Exactly how described and came a day earlier than it said it would even with 2 day shipping. Can’t really go wrong and it’s $20 cheaper than at my university book store

⭐Came as expected

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