criticism

Contains over 240 alphabetically arranged entries on the major terms, movements, and critics associated with the field of literary theory and criticism.

A brief introduction to literary theory that explores the various moves that literary theory has encouraged.

Contains four essays in which the author explores the scope, theory, principle, and techniques of literary criticism, discussing historical, ethical, archetypal, and rhetorical criticism.

Offers definitions for 450 terms and ideas common to the discipline of literary and cultural criticism and theory, covering a variety of perspectives, such as deconstruction, semiotics, and critical theory with cross-references for exploring related concepts.

Discusses the life and works of author H.L. Mencken and analyzes how his ideas developed and changed throughout his life.

From Plato to Freud to ecocriticism, this helpful guide gives you everything you need to know to really understand literature, as well as references to and quotations from novels, stories, poems, plays, and more.

Contains definitions and examples of over eight hundred literary terms, covering traditional, theoretical, historical, and cultural vocabulary; and features essays on some of the major themes in literature, including adultery, death, love, religious faith, and others.

Covers all literary and critical terms commonly encountered in the study of literature.