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Literary Criticism

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  • Beyond Greek: The Beginnings of Latin Literature by Feeney, Denis
    Beyond Greek: The Beginnings of Latin Literature
    A History Today Best Book of the YearA Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year Virgil, Ovid, Cicero, Horace, and other authors of ancient Rome are so firmly established in the Western canon today that the birth of Latin literature seems inevitable. Yet, Denis...
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  • Augustine Confessions by Saint Augustine of Hippo
    Augustine Confessions
    This volume presents the Latin text of one of the great classics of Christian literature, accompanied by a commentary. Confessions is concerned with one human life as an example of what it is to be human and in search of God. In books I-IV,...
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  • Atrocity: A Literary History by Robbins, Bruce
    Atrocity: A Literary History
    Exploring literary representations of mass violence, Bruce Robbins traces the emergence of a cosmopolitan recognition of atrocity. Mass violence did not always have a name. Like conquest, what we think of now as atrocities have not always invited indignation or been seen to violate...
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  • Apocalyptic Ecologies: From Creation to Doom in Middle English Literature by Gayk, Shannon
    Apocalyptic Ecologies: From Creation to Doom in Middle English Literature
    A meditative reflection on what medieval disaster writing can teach us about how to respond to the climate emergency. When a series of ecological disasters swept medieval England, writers turned to religious storytelling for precedents. Their depictions of biblical floods, fires, storms, droughts, and...
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  • Anthology of Modern Palestinian Literature by Jayyusi, Salma Khadra
    Anthology of Modern Palestinian Literature
    Jayyusi presents in English translation a Palestinian world view characterized by intensity, paradox, aspiration, and eloquence. Anthology of Modern Palestinian Literature will certainly become indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in contemporary Arab culture.Author: Salma Khadra JayyusiPublisher: Columbia University PressPublished: 02/16/1995Pages: 740Binding Type:...
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  • Andhra Sahitya Charitra by Lakshmikantham, Drpingali
    Andhra Sahitya Charitra
    A fascinating exploration of the history and development of literature in the Andhra region of India. This book covers everything from ancient myths and legends to modern-day authors, offering a comprehensive overview of the rich literary tradition of Andhra Pradesh.This work has been selected...
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  • Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry by Nagy, Gregory
    Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry
    Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry centers on masterpieces of ancient Greek literature, from the Iliad and Odyssey to tragedies from the Classical Age of Athens and beyond. With a focus on the Olympics, Gregory Nagy investigates how the heroes of ancient Greek poetry related...
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  • Amukthamalyada (Savyakyanamu) by Ksubrahmanyam, Ksubrahmanyam
    Amukthamalyada (Savyakyanamu)
    A classic work of Telugu literature from the 15th century that tells the story of the marriage of Lord Vishnu to Andal, an ardent devotee of his. This commentary on the work sheds light on the historical context and cultural significance of the original...
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  • A Dictionary of Tolkien Deluxe Edition by Day, David
    A Dictionary of Tolkien Deluxe Edition
    Dive into the fantastical world and vocabulary of J. R. R. Tolkien with this deluxe edition that will stand out on your bookshelf. J. R. R. Tolkien created characters and a world so unique and so rich with details that they warranted a whole...
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  • Abolition Time: Grammars of Law, Poetics of Justice by Goldberg, Jess A.
    Abolition Time: Grammars of Law, Poetics of Justice
    How Black Atlantic literature can challenge conventions and redefine literary scholarship Abolition Time is an invitation to reenvision abolitionist justice through literary studies. Placing critical race theory, queer theory, critical prison studies, and antiprison activism in conversation with an archive of Black Atlantic literatures...
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  • Unsettling Difference: Music Drama, the Bible, and the Critique of German Jewish Identity by Nester, Adi
    Unsettling Difference: Music Drama, the Bible, and the Critique of German Jewish Identity
    Unsettling Difference challenges the major-minor pattern that has framed discussions of German Jewish difference, focusing on instances that fall outside traditional understandings of minority culture. Exploring expressions of Jewish identity and difference in biblical-themed musical dramas and their literary sources, Adi Nester argues that...
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  • Touring Shakespeare by Taylor, Jim
    Touring Shakespeare
    Author: Jim TaylorPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 11/21/2024Pages: 266Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63dISBN: 9781009381314This title is not returnable
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  • The Theory of the Modern Stage by Various
    The Theory of the Modern Stage
    Including Antoin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, E. Gordon Craig, Luigi Pirandello, Konstantin Stanislavsky, W. B. Yeats, and Emile Zolaing.Author: VariousPublisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/BloomsburyPublished: 02/01/2000Pages: 498Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 8.16h x 5.19w x 1.16dISBN: 9781557832795
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  • The Roman Satirists and Their Masks by Braund, S. H.
    The Roman Satirists and Their Masks
    Starting from the conviction that Latin literature gains from being viewed as performance, the author sees the creation of different characters or "masks" in Latin literature as a result of the Greco-Roman training in rhetoric. She treats the texts of Roman satire as drama...
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  • There's No Such Thing as Free Speech: And It's a Good Thing, Too by Fish, Stanley
    There's No Such Thing as Free Speech: And It's a Good Thing, Too
    In an era when much of what passes for debate is merely moral posturing--traditional family values versus the cultural elite, free speech versus censorship--or reflexive name-calling--the terms "liberal" and "politically correct," are used with as much dismissive scorn by the right as "reactionary" and...
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  • The Language of Margaret Atwood by Harrison, Chloe
    The Language of Margaret Atwood
    This book explores Margaret Atwood's distinctive use of language and style, across a selection of her prose texts, through reader-centred, cognitive stylistic analyses. It examines how strategies of misdirection, processes of doubling, and the creation of textual ambience play an essential role in Atwood's...
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  • The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy by Elmore, Jonathan
    The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy
    The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy presents eleven essays of original scholarship that undertake a programmatic reassessment of McCarthy's literary and philosophical worldview. Examining issues of race, morality, history, metaphysics, law, economics, and ecology in McCarthy's writing reveals how these themes intersect in an...
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  • The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy by Elmore, Jonathan
    The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy
    The Evolving Project of Cormac McCarthy presents eleven essays of original scholarship that undertake a programmatic reassessment of McCarthy's literary and philosophical worldview. Examining issues of race, morality, history, metaphysics, law, economics, and ecology in McCarthy's writing reveals how these themes intersect in an...
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  • The Erotic as Rhetorical Power: Archives of Romantic Friendship Between Women Teachers by Vanhaitsma, Pamela
    The Erotic as Rhetorical Power: Archives of Romantic Friendship Between Women Teachers
    The Erotic as Rhetorical Power offers a queer feminist history of rhetoric that recovers the civic contributions of women teachers in same-sex romantic friendships. Extending perspectives from ancient rhetoric to nineteenth-century progressivism, from Audre Lorde's Black lesbian feminist theory to its present-day uptakes, Pamela...
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  • The Edinburgh Companion to Queer Reading by Chow, Jeremy
    The Edinburgh Companion to Queer Reading
    What does it mean to read queerly? The Edinburgh Companion to Queer Reading upholds intersectional thinking to recognise the wide currency and appeal of queer studies for a new generation of scholars, activists, students and interested allies. Its four interconnecting parts - 'transing queer...
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Literary criticism books are essential resources for anyone interested in analyzing and understanding literature on a deeper level. These books offer insights into various literary theories, critique methods, and analytical approaches that help readers and scholars interpret and evaluate literary works.

Literary criticism books delve into the analysis of literature, exploring how different aspects such as themes, characters, and narratives contribute to a text's meaning and impact. They provide valuable frameworks and perspectives that enhance the reader's ability to engage critically with literary texts.

Criticism literature includes works that assess and interpret the value and significance of various literary genres, styles, and authors. Books such as "The Western Canon" by Harold Bloom and "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" by Thomas C. Foster are highly regarded for their comprehensive exploration of literary traditions and techniques.

Literary criticism theory encompasses a range of approaches to understanding literature. These theories include formalism, structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism, and post-colonialism, among others. Books like "Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton and "The Theory of the Novel" by Georg Lukács offer foundational knowledge in these critical perspectives, providing readers with tools to analyze texts through various lenses.

For those seeking the best books to read on literary criticism, it’s helpful to explore both classic and contemporary texts. Works like "Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide" by Lois Tyson and "The Elements of Literary Style" by William K. Wimsatt and Monroe C. Beardsley offer practical advice and theoretical insights for readers and students.

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Q. What are literary criticism books used for?

A. Literary criticism books are used to analyze, interpret, and evaluate literature. They offer various theoretical frameworks and methods to understand and critique literary works, helping readers and scholars explore themes, characters, and narrative techniques in depth.

Q. Can you recommend some foundational books on literary criticism theory?

A. Yes, some foundational books on literary criticism theory include "Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton, which provides an overview of various critical approaches, and "The Theory of the Novel" by Georg Lukács, which explores the evolution and form of the novel.

Q. What is criticism literature, and why is it important?

A. Criticism literature refers to works that analyze and assess the value and significance of literary texts. It is important because it helps readers and scholars gain a deeper understanding of literature, its context, and its impact, enhancing appreciation and critical engagement with texts.

Q. Where can I find the best literary criticism books?

A. You can find the best literary criticism books at online bookstores such as BooksDeli.com. These bookstores offer a wide selection of both classic and contemporary texts on literary criticism, making it easy to access essential readings and expand your knowledge.

Q. How do I choose the right literary criticism book for my needs?

A. To choose the right literary criticism book, consider your interests and the type of literature you are studying. Look for books that cover the specific theories or approaches you want to explore. Reviews, recommendations, and best-seller lists can also guide you in selecting books that are well-regarded and relevant to your needs.

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