Literary Criticism
Explore a diverse collection of literary criticism books, including essential theories and analyses.
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Silence: Lectures and WritingsSilence, A Year from Monday, M, Empty Words and X (in this order) form the five parts of a series of books in which Cage tries, as he says, "to find a way of writing which comes from ideas, is not about them, but...
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Salvage: Readings from the WreckOne of Literary Hub's most anticipated books of 2024. Winner of the 2025 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Finalist for the 2025 Zora Awards. Dionne Brand explores English and American literature, and the colonial aesthetic that shaped her sense of self and the...
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Postmodernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late CapitalismNow in paperback, Fredric Jameson's most wide-ranging work seeks to crystalize a definition of "postmodernism". Jameson's inquiry looks at the postmodern across a wide landscape, from "high" art to "low" from market ideology to architecture, from painting to "punk" film, from video art to...
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Poor Folk and Other StoriesWith their penetrating psychological insight and their emphasis on human dignity, respect and forgiveness, Dostoyevsky's early short stories contain the seeds of the themes that came to his major novels. Poor Folk, the author's first great literary triumph, is the story of a tragic...
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On Writing and Worldbuilding: Volume IIFollowing the immense success of Volume I with over 35,000 copies sold, On Writing and Worldbuilding: Volume II brings a host of new topics to table in even more detail and depth. Writing advice tends to be full of 'rules' and 'tips' which are...
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One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting inINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom pop culture podcaster and a voice of a generation, Kate Kennedy, a celebration of the millennial zeitgeistOne in a Millennial is an exploration of pop culture, nostalgia, the millennial zeitgeist, and the life lessons learned (for better and...
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On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the Us"An insightful and humorous look into the complex issues of censorship, Jamie LaRue's book is at times intellectually and emotionally challenging--like all of the best books should be." --R. Alan Brooks, Comics Creator and Professor, Professor of Graphic Narrative, Regis University In America today,...
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Natural Magic: Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and the Dawn of Modern ScienceA captivating portrait of the poet and the scientist who shared an enchanted view of nature Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin were born at a time when the science of studying the natural world was known as natural philosophy, a pastime for poets, priests,...
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Libraries of the MindHow we build our invisible libraries Erich Auerbach wrote his classic work Mimesis, a history of narrative from Homer to Proust, based largely on his memory of past reading. Having left his physical library behind when he fled to Istanbul to escape the Nazis,...
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Lectures on Russian LiteratureThe acclaimed author presents his unique insights into the works of great Russian authors including Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Gorky, and Chekhov.In the 1940s, when Vladimir Nabokov first embarked on his academic career in the United States, he brought with him hundreds of original lectures...
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Henry VI: Parts I, II, and III"The gaudy, blabbing and remorseful day Is crept into the bosom of the sea." --Henry VI Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of the three-part classic history that revolves around the epic, dynastic Wars of the Roses....
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Dickens the Enchanter: Inside the Explosive Imagination of the Great Storyteller'Dickensian is a language, not an adjective. Conrad speaks it fluently.' -- Spectator World 'Marvellous... the best book on Dickens since G.K. Chesterton's. -- A. N. Wilson, The Oldie A kaleidoscopic investigation of Dickens's imagination and the world he created. See Dickens as never...
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Committed: On Meaning and MadwomenA raw and masterful memoir about becoming a woman and going mad--and doing both at once. When Suzanne Scanlon was a student at Barnard in the 90s, grieving the loss of her mother--feeling untethered and swimming through inarticulable pain--she made a suicide attempt that...
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Collected Works of Kahlil Gibran (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom and lyrical beauty of Kahlil Gibran's collected works. From The Prophet to The Broken Wings and Sand and Foam, Gibran's writings explore the depths of the human spirit and offer timeless insights into love, life, and spirituality. His...
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Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol. 4"I'M NOT AFRAID OF BEING EXPELLED" Tensions are high as the students of the Advanced Nurturing High School enter the second week of this special exam taking place on an uninhabited island. Students from all grades are getting ready to make their final moves,...
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Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof first heated up Broadway in 1955 with its gothic American story of brothers vying for their dying father's inheritance amid a whirlwind of sexuality, untethered in the person of Maggie the Cat. The play also daringly showcased the...
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Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of LifeA beautiful, thoughtful guide to finding your perfect next read, no matter what life's throwing at you Through turbulent times, stories keep us afloat. Books, particularly, console and guide us, feed our souls, and open our eyes to worlds, possibilities and experiences we may...
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Bibliophile: An Illustrated MiscellanySearching for perfect book lovers gifts? Rejoice! Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany, is a love letter to all things bookish. Author Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. It's a must-have for every book collection, and...
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A Study Guide for the New Edexcel IGCSE Anthology Poetry for the Literature Exam: A Line by Line Analysis of all the Poems with Exam Tips for SucessA Study Guide for the New Edexcel IGCSE Anthology Poetry for the English Literature Exam: A line by line analysis of all the Poems with Exam tips for success. A Guide to mastering the new Edexcel IGCSE Anthology poems for first examination 2017, with...
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A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an EscapeA USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The cozy comedy of Joe Pera meets the darkly playful illustrations of Joe Bennett in A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape, a funny, warm, and sincere guide to regaining calm and...
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