Synopsis The present publication is an up-to-date, authentic and comprehensive dictionary of fiction, which recognizes that fiction is a field in its own right and with its own language. It aims to provide clear, concise, and correct definitions and descriptions of the terms used in fiction. The terminology of all the branches of fiction are included in this work. This work is designed to be a comprehensive reference tool for fiction writers, students and laymen interested in fiction. It is earnestly hoped that it will be an authoritative source to which one can turn with confidence for meaning and knowledge of the common, specialized and latest terms in fiction.