"A Handbook of Literary Terms" is an essential text for students of literature, providing an authoritative and accessible reference to terms useful in literary discussions, history, theory, and criticism. It is well suited as a primary text for introductory literary theory or as a supplement to other literature courses. Arranged alphabetically, the book is easy to use, with each literary term explained in a short, easy-to-understand essay. Key terms in an entry are highlighted in bold, while terms discussed further in other sections are highlighted in italics, helping readers find relevant additional information.