The Concise Dictionary of Literary Terms (Oxford Paperback Reference)
`This dictionary's virtues and its plain-spokenness make it . . . as apt to the bedside table as to the desk: Dr Baldick is a Brewer for specialized tastes.' Times Literary Supplement`a wonderful book for anyone interested in the critical discussion of literature . . . fun to read . . . first rate' Globe and Mail`a highly readable guide' Writers' News