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This reader provides a thorough grounding in the basics of literary theory. ‘Literary Theory: An Introductory Reader’ has taken care to provide introductions to all the sections of the book, providing the basic features of each branch of theory as well as summaries of the articles included therein. The articles contain copious footnotes clarifying and elaborating key concepts and providing additional explanatory background material to benefit the student reader.

This exemplary Dictionary provides a critical tool-kit for all students inquiring into the complexities of literary theory, terms and their usage. It introduces readers to various schools of theory and criticism, the nuances of rhetoric and prosody, clarifying the (often abstruse) language of literary discourse. A rich range of examples from literary texts – and occasionally from related genres such as music and film – illustrate all definitions and arguments. The publication dates of the works mentioned here present an excellent overview of the historical evolution of genres and schools of thought. The entries attempt to place literary trends against their broader socio-cultural and philosophical backgrounds.

Thorough on the essentials and generous in its intellectual scope, ‘The Anthem Dictionary of Literary Terms and Theory’ is a guide to the literary terms most relevant to students and readers of English today.

This volume collates the classic works of the preeminent Indian scholar of Chinese history and Buddhism, Professor Prabodh Chandra Bagchi (1898–1956).