Publisher's Synopsis
The book is an attempt to suit the purpose of the students of English Literature in particular, and an easy reference guide for general readers, frequenters into the 'not-so-detail-study' of the topics inextricably entwined to the world of literary types, theory, practice and criticism. The various concepts, trends, types and sub-types related to the origin and the evolution of poetry, drama, novel, short story, science fiction, essay and criticism are dealt with keeping in mind their essential compositional threads, changes in perception with regard to their form and content, and topicality. The author has attempted to intone the same with an utmost clarity of thought and rendition. The book provides a comprehensive explanation for all the topics covered, and also gives relevant examples to help the readers.
