Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters

ISBN 10: 0550101276 / ISBN 13: 9780550101273

Edité par Hodder & Stoughton, 2004

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Synopsis :

This new edition of Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters has been revised and expanded to bring it thoroughly up to date. More than 6,500 entries provide a guide to the wealth of characters created by writers in English ? from the Wife of Bath to Bertie Wooster, from Tom Sawyer to Harry Potter. New features include concise biographies of the authors, entertaining essays on such topics as ?The Detective in Fiction” and ?The Characters of Charles Dickens,” and an appendix of literary awards.

À propos de l?auteur: Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters
Éditeur : Hodder & Stoughton
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Good
Edition : 1st Edition.