A guide to key terms in literary theory. It is designed for the student who needs to know what a particular term means, how it is used, and where it comes from, and enables them to apply the terms and concepts to their own investigations. Although many reference works are available on this topic, Klages's book is a useful addition, based in part on the concise and readily understandable entries. This useful ready reference resource could also be a valuable supplementary text for introductions to literary theory courses.