Книга: J. A. Cuddon «The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory»
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Производитель: "Неизвестный" `An indispensable work of reference` Times Literary Supplement 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 jargon (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). ISBN:9780141047157 Издательство: "Неизвестный" (2015)
ISBN: 9780141047157 |
J. A. Cuddon
John Anthony Bowden Cuddon (June 2, 1928 – March 12, 1996), was an English author, dictionary writer, and school teacher. Known best for his Dictionary of Literary Terms (published in several editions), Cuddon also produced the large Dictionary of Sport and Games, as well as several novels, plays, travel books, and other published works.
Cuddon also edited two important anthologies of supernatural fiction - The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories and The Penguin Book of Horror Stories (both 1984).
In his distinguished teaching career at Emanuel School in London, England, he taught English. He also coached rugby and cricket.
References
- Obituary: The Independent, March 16, 1996.
- Obituary: The Times, March 15, 1996.
- Cuddon, J. A. (revised by C. E. Preston), Dictionary of Literary Terms & Literary Theory, 4th ed. ISBN 0-14-051363-9.
- 1928 births
- 1996 deaths
- English rugby union coaches
- English writer stubs
- English rugby union biography stubs
Источник: J. A. Cuddon
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