《A GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS 文學術語手冊》一直以來都是英美文學系所學生必備的實用書，詳列西洋文學及文學理論的基本詞彙，幫助讀者進一步解讀經典作品。內容編排按照英文字母順序，以短文形式呈現，除了主詞目外，也包含與主詞目相關的名詞解釋，顯示此一概念的歷史脈絡，並且補充說明各種應用中的歧義。不僅受到師生們喜愛，對此領域有興趣的一般讀者也能從中學到新知。


First published 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 tenth edition contains a complete glossary of essential literary terms presented as a series of engaging 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.