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Title: A must-have for anyone grappling with theory
Review: A group of 170 scholars from around the world and a multiplicity of departments (religion, philosophy, sociology, psychology, linguistics, ...) has come together to produce this three-part volume. Part 1 covers the various schools of thought, Part 2 individual theorists, and Part 3 the vocabulary of literary theory. Each entry is a mini-essay, complete with a listing of primary and secondary sources, and extensive cross-referencing to other entries throughout the work. This book provides an excellent way to get quick--but thorough--answers. It's also a great starting point for more directed study. The lit crit shelf isn't complete without it, right next to Abrams' Glossary of Literary Terms.
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