Literary Criticism
Explore a diverse collection of literary criticism books, including essential theories and analyses.
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The Red Thread: Twenty Years of Nyrb Classics: A SelectionTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of NYRB Classics, a handpicked anthology of selections from the series.In Greek mythology, Ariadne gave Theseus a ball of red thread to guide him through the labyrinth, and the Red Thread offers a path through and a way to...
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The Pleasure of the TextWhat is it that we do when we enjoy a text? What is the pleasure of reading? The French critic and theorist Roland Barthes's answers to these questions constitute "perhaps for the first time in the history of criticism . . . not only...
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The Penguin Dictionary of SymbolsThis remarkable and wide-ranging book is an inventory of symbols and the symbolic imagination. The editors and their fifteen contributors are drawn from a variety of scholarly backgrounds--including anthropology, ethnology, psychotherapy and art history. This diversity of approach is responsible for the book's unique...
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The Outspoken and the Incendiary: Interviews with Radical Speculative Fiction WritersIn-depth, intense, insightful.For more than a decade, radical science fiction author and activist journalist Terry Bisson interviewed some of the most provocative and outspoken authors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Anarchism, sexuality, creativity, and the future of humanity itself--no topic was taboo. Bisson's...
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The Monster and the Mirror: Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We TellRevelatory memoir and cultural criticism that connects popular fantasy and our perceptions of mental illness to offer an empathetic path to compassionate care Growing up, K.J. Aiello was fascinated by magical stories of dragons, wizards, and fantasy, where monsters were not what they seemed...
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The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from HistoryThis fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history. From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through...
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The Iliad: (The Stephen Mitchell Translation)From the renowned translator of Rilke, Tao Te Ching, and Gilgamesh, a vivid new translation of Western civilization's foundational epic: The Iliad. Tolstoy called the Iliad a miracle; Goethe said that it always thrust him into a state of astonishment. Homer's story is thrilling,...
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The House by the SeaHere she found the peace and aloneness she sought--and partly feared. The journal records the renewing of her life and work in this place.Author: May SartonPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 01/01/1996Pages: 290Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.80dISBN: 9780393313901Review Citation(s): New...
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The Homeric Hymns: A Translation, with Introduction and NotesThe Homeric Hymns have survived for two and a half millennia because of their captivating stories, beautiful language, and religious significance. Well before the advent of writing in Greece, they were performed by traveling bards at religious events, competitions, banquets, and festivals. These thirty-four...
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The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History - Second Edition"The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." This ancient Greek aphorism, preserved in a fragment from the poet Archilochus, describes the central thesis of Isaiah Berlin's masterly essay on Leo Tolstoy and the philosophy of history, the subject of...
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The Hatred of PoetryNo art has been denounced as often as poetry. It's even bemoaned by poets: "I, too, dislike it," wrote Marianne Moore. "Many more people agree they hate poetry," Ben Lerner writes, "than can agree what poetry is. I, too, dislike it and have largely...
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The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation: Essays on Nurturing a Passion for ReadingInspired by Robert Macfarlane and curated by Jennie Orchard, an anthology of essays about the joys of giving books to children and young people, from some of the world's most beloved writers. Remember the books that shaped your childhood, sparked your imagination, and ignited...
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The Essential Atlas: Star WarsNavigate the Star Wars universe as you never have before with this fully illustrated, full-color guide that maps the entire galaxy. You know the planets-from Alderaan and Corellia to Tatooine and Zonama Sekot-and the star systems, from the Deep Core to the Outer Rim....
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The Crooked Tree: Indian Legends of Northern MichiganIn The Crooked Tree we find a collection of authentic Indian legends. John Wright listened to his grandmother weave these legends of her people and as a result, we find that he has combined this nameless trait of the Indian storyteller with a sense...
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The Creation of Anne Boleyn: A New Look at England's Most Notorious Queen"Bordo's sharp reading of Boleyniana and her clear affection for this proud, unusual woman make this an entertaining, provocative read."--Boston Globe Part biography, part cultural history, The Creation of Anne Boleyn is a reconstruction of Boleyn's life and an illuminating look at her very...
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The Chicago Neighborhood GuidebookPart of Belt's Neighborhood Guidebook Series, The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook is an intimate exploration of the Windy City's history and identity. Required reading--The Chicago TribuneOfficially, Chicago has 77 neighborhoods. Unofficially, though, that number's closer to 200. But what does that mean for the people...
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The Book of Virtues: 30th Anniversary EditionHelp your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most...
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The Best American Magazine Writing 2019The Best American Magazine Writing 2019 presents articles honored by this year's National Magazine Awards, showcasing outstanding writing that addresses urgent topics such as justice, gender, power, and violence, both at home and abroad. The anthology features remarkable reporting, including the story of a...
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The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-BuildingAn insider's tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language...
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The Apple Trees at Olema"No practicing poet has more talent than Robert Hass."--Atlantic Monthly The National Book Award-winning author of Time and Materials, Robert Hass is one of the most revered of all living poets. With The Apple Trees at Olema, the former Poet Laureate and winner of...
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