This book has long been established as the best-selling guide to the study of English literature. It offers a comprehensive introduction to English poetry, drama and the novel, complete with practical advice on how to analyse texts. Many students have described past editions of Literary Terms and Criticism as the single most useful book they have ever bought. This new edition, which contains updated material, additional discussion of critical terms and approaches and a revised further reading list, remains the indispensable guide to the subject.