Enigmas And Riddles In Literature

A study on how enigmas and riddles work in literature. It investigates the literary trope of the riddle, and its relation to the broader term 'enigma', includin... » 

A study on how enigmas and riddles work in literature. It investigates the literary trope of the riddle, and its relation to the broader term 'enigma', including enigma as large masterplot. It argues for a revival of the old figure of speech known as 'enigma' from Aristotle to the seventeenth century by demonstrating its usefulness. «