The definitive  reference on literature in English, this handbook provides an alphabetical listing of more than 2,000 important terms and facts in literature, linguistics, rhetoric, criticism, printing, bookselling, and information technology.  The Web site (www.prenhall.com/harmon) offers a handy glossary of key terms, a pronunciation key for select terms, pre- and post-tests on the terms, flash cards for key terms, and a literary timeline. 

• The first edition of this book was published 70 years ago.  Through eleven editions the terms have been kept up-to-date.    
  • This book has withstood the test of time and is well-respected.

• A Handbook to Literature has stayed current over the years with up-to-date definitions relating to technology, video games, the graphic novel, anime, and Manga.
• Provides students and instructors with up-to-date and relevant definitions that move with the times.

 

• Monetary Terms and Values Appendix - Defines and gives the values of monetary terms that appear inliterature. (i.e. crown, shillings, and quid).
• Many times in literature, reference is made to units of money that are unfamiliar to the reader due to obsolescence or nationality.  This appendix helps the reader to understand monetary exchanges in literature.

• NEW Images to accompany select terms.  Images help define and enhance terms for students.
• Twenty-five new literary terms.
• Newest information on literary prizes and titles, such as Poet Laureate, has been updated through 2010.
• The Outline of Literary History now includes events in World Literature in addition to American and British Literature.
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