PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF LITERARY TERMS AND LITERARY THEORY, THE

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is  firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied  field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the  most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable  for students, teachers and general readers alike.

Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia, iamb, zeugma) and critical vocabulary (aporia, binary opposition, intertextuality)

Explores literary movements (neoclassism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory

Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (haiku, ottava rima, sonnet)