The critical vocabulary of the mainstream often give short shrift to the fantastic, and scholars of the fantastic have often had to look elsewhere for their critical termionology. Such scholars will find Wolfe's work an excellent resource. Choice
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?A dictionary of genres, subgenres, forms, some themes, techniques,
effects. and other terms important to the description of science
fiction and fantasy. Entries provide basic definitions, usually
accompanied by examples and references to important
scholarship.Indexed by writers cited. The work, which is based on
extensive acquaintance with the criticism, offers an essential
guide to the use and interpretation of terminology for analyzing
science fiction and fantasy.?-Literary Research Guide 4th
Edition
?The critical vocabulary of the mainstream often give short shrift
to the fantastic, and scholars of the fantastic have often had to
look elsewhere for their critical terminology.' Such scholars will
find Wolfe's work an excellent resource. Definitions for nearly 500
terms have been culled from general literary handbooks and from
critical works. Because this vocabulary developed during 150 years
of research and debate, an extensive introductory essay on the
history and key issues in the criticism of fantasy literature is
included. Because the material draws heavily on individual
writings, there are frequent references to this bibliography of
more than 200 items. An index to primary authors is also included.
The definitions include conventional as well as fantastic usage....
This specialized perspective, based on standard literary practice,
will ensure an audience for this handbook wherever there are
scholars or students of science fiction and fantasy. Undergraduate
and graduate collections.?-Choice
"A dictionary of genres, subgenres, forms, some themes, techniques,
effects. and other terms important to the description of science
fiction and fantasy. Entries provide basic definitions, usually
accompanied by examples and references to important
scholarship.Indexed by writers cited. The work, which is based on
extensive acquaintance with the criticism, offers an essential
guide to the use and interpretation of terminology for analyzing
science fiction and fantasy."-Literary Research Guide 4th
Edition
"The critical vocabulary of the mainstream often give short shrift
to the fantastic, and scholars of the fantastic have often had to
look elsewhere for their critical terminology.' Such scholars will
find Wolfe's work an excellent resource. Definitions for nearly 500
terms have been culled from general literary handbooks and from
critical works. Because this vocabulary developed during 150 years
of research and debate, an extensive introductory essay on the
history and key issues in the criticism of fantasy literature is
included. Because the material draws heavily on individual
writings, there are frequent references to this bibliography of
more than 200 items. An index to primary authors is also included.
The definitions include conventional as well as fantastic usage....
This specialized perspective, based on standard literary practice,
will ensure an audience for this handbook wherever there are
scholars or students of science fiction and fantasy. Undergraduate
and graduate collections."-Choice
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