Based on the bestselling Oxford Companion to English Literature,
this is an indispensable, compact guide to all aspects of English
literature. Over 5,500 new and revised alphabetical entries give
unrivaled coverage of writers, works, historical context, literary
theory, allusions, characters, and plot summaries. The entries
range from brief identifications of fictional characters to
fascinating and informative articles that cover such topics as
major authors, key literary works, and major genres in fiction,
including science fiction, fantasy, biography, and crime fiction.
For this fourth edition, the dictionary has been fully revised and
updated to include expanded coverage of postcolonial, African,
black British, and children's literature, as well as improved
representation in the areas of science fiction, biography, travel
literature, women's writing, gay and lesbian writing, and American
literature. The appendices listing literary prize
winners--including the Nobel, Man Booker, and Pulitzer prizes--have
all been updated and there is also a timeline, chronicling the
development of English literature from c. 1000 to the present day.
Many entries feature recommended web links, which are listed and
regularly updated on a dedicated companion website.
Written originally by a team of more than 140 distinguished authors
and extensively updated for this new edition, this book provides an
essential point of reference for English students, teachers, and
all other readers of literature in English.
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