This dictionary is a guide to the key authors, concepts, and terms used in the
study of literature written in English. Each entry begins with a straightforward
definition, and is followed by explanation and examples. Each writer is defined
by type, significant preoccupation and/or style, and a selection of notable
works. There are a number of entries on writers in a foreign language who have
had a major influence on literature in English. One of the most important uses
of this book is as a cross-referencing tool. Italicized cross-referenced entries
form an interrelated web, presenting a unified overall picture of particular
areas of interest.