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Series
Publisher
Philosophical Library
Pub. Date
[1956]
Language
English
Description
A wide-ranging, accessible reference for students of Spanish or Spanish American literature covering fiction, poetry, drama, anonymous classics, and more. In Dictionary of Spanish Literature, Maxim Newmark presents a concise yet informative overview of significant authors and works in Spanish literature, as well as important topics and terminology. Outstanding Spanish literary critics, the major movements, schools, genres, and scholarly journals are...
Author
Publisher
Philosophical Library
Pub. Date
[1956]
Language
English
Description
Discover the essential works of Latin literary masters with this A-to-Z reference guide spanning from ancient Rome to the Renaissance. In Dictionary of Latin Literature, classics scholar and translator James H. Mantinband provides students and curious readers with an authoritative, accessible, and wide-ranging reference book. It includes detailed entries on significant works and authors as well as important terms and concepts. Covering the history...
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Series
Publisher
Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd
Pub. Date
1972.
Language
English
Description
A classic in its field, Dowson's authoritative dictionary covers every aspect of Hinduism, India's complex polytheistic religion and philosophy. This A to Z reference-an invaluable resource for students and scholars-contains at-your-fingertips entries for most every individual, deity, event, location, and concept in Hindu mythology, religion, geography, history and literature.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This book identifies the most noteworthy sleuths from around the world, outlining the distinctive features of the detective, his or her approach to crime solving, and highlights of their fictional careers. A case is made for each detective's greatness based on literary importance, novelty, uniqueness, aesthetic quality, and cultural resonance"--
14) Tony Hillerman's Navajoland: hideouts, haunts, and havens in the Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee mysteries
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Publisher
University of Utah Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Although many of Shakespeare's allusions would have been familiar to the theater-goers of his day, we've come a long way from the language of the Globe Theater. This indispensable dictionary helps modern readers and audiences find their way back to the Elizabethan stage. With more than 3,000 entries, it encompasses all of the plays as well as the poems and sonnets. In addition to the historical, mythical, and fictitious characters themselves, the...
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
In the first dictionary of symbols to be based on literature, Michael Ferber explains and illustrates the literary symbols that we all encounter, ranging widely from the Bible and classical authors to the twentieth century. Its informed style and rich references make this book essential reading for scholars and students.
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