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  • The Annotated Emerson by Emerson, Ralph Waldo
    The Annotated Emerson
    A brilliant essayist and a master of the aphorism ("Our moods do not believe in each other"; "Money often costs too much"), Emerson has inspired countless writers. He challenged Americans to shut their ears against Europe's "courtly muses" and to forge a new, distinctly...
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  • Walter Benjamin: Selected Writings by Benjamin, Walter
    Walter Benjamin: Selected Writings
    Walter Benjamin was one of the most original and important critical voices of the twentieth century, but until now only a few of his writings have been available in English. Harvard University Press has now undertaken to publish a significant portion of his work...
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  • You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases, 2 by Rule, Ann
    You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases, 2
    From New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule comes a riveting true crime story of Florida highway patrolman Tim Harris and his chilling crimes. In You Belong to Me, Ann Rule fixes her unsparing professional gaze on one of Florida's most shocking criminal cases--that...
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  • Holy Superheroes!: Exploring the Sacred in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Film (Revised, Expanded) by Garrett, Greg
    Holy Superheroes!: Exploring the Sacred in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Film (Revised, Expanded)
    Spider-Man. Batman. The X-Men. The Fantastic Four. Comic books and the characters they have spawned have become twenty-first-century mythology. Greg Garrett helps us see the profound depth that can be found in the glossy, fast-paced, and often violent world of comics, graphic novels, and...
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  • Philosophy & Literature: Truth, Beauty, Goodness, Commitment by Thompson, Cameron V.
    Philosophy & Literature: Truth, Beauty, Goodness, Commitment
    Author: Cameron V. ThompsonPublisher: iUniversePublished: 07/01/2001Pages: 612Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.90lbsSize: 9.14h x 6.04w x 1.18dISBN: 9780595187560This title is not returnable
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  • Greek Drama by Hadas, Moses
    Greek Drama
    Author: Moses HadasPublisher: Bantam ClassicsPublished: 12/01/1983Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 6.82h x 4.29w x 0.85dISBN: 9780553212211About the AuthorAESCHYLUS: A complete fifth-century Athenian, he was the creator of her proudest artistic achievement, tragedy. By using more than one actor he changed the form of plays...
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  • My Twentieth Century Evening and Other Small Breakthroughs: The Nobel Lecture by Ishiguro, Kazuo
    My Twentieth Century Evening and Other Small Breakthroughs: The Nobel Lecture
    The Nobel Lecture in Literature, delivered by Kazuo Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans) at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 7, 2017, in an elegant, clothbound edition. In their announcement of the 2017 Nobel Prize in...
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  • The Cambridge Companion to Wallace Stevens by Serio, John N.
    The Cambridge Companion to Wallace Stevens
    Wallace Stevens is a major American poet and a central figure in modernist studies and twentieth-century poetry. This Companion introduces students to his work. An international team of distinguished contributors presents a unified picture of Stevens' poetic achievement. The Introduction explains why Stevens is...
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  • The Cambridge Companion to American Poetry Since 1945 by Ashton, Jennifer
    The Cambridge Companion to American Poetry Since 1945
    The extent to which American poetry reinvented itself after World War II is a testament to the changing social, political, and economic landscape of twentieth-century American life. Registering an important shift in the way scholars contextualize modern and contemporary American literature, this Companion explores...
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  • The Cambridge Shakespeare Guide by Smith, Emma
    The Cambridge Shakespeare Guide
    Are you studying Shakespeare and looking for a handy summary of plots, characters and interpretations? Or are you a keen theatregoer wanting essential background on the Shakespeare plays you see on stage? Ideal for students and theatre enthusiasts alike, this lively and authoritative guide...
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  • Laughter in Ancient Rome: On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up Volume 71 by Beard, Mary
    Laughter in Ancient Rome: On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up Volume 71
    What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of laughter was a force to fear--a world of wit, irony, and knowing smiles? How...
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  • Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1 by Twain, Mark
    Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1
    The year 2010 marked the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death. In celebration of this important milestone and in honor of the cherished tradition of publishing Mark Twain's works, UC Press published Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1, the first of a projected three-volume...
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  • The Grand Canyon Reader by Newman, Lance
    The Grand Canyon Reader
    This superb anthology brings together some of the most powerful and compelling writing about the Grand Canyon--stories, essays, and poems written across five centuries by people inhabiting, surviving, and attempting to understand what one explorer called the "Great Unknown." The Grand Canyon Reader includes...
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  • Bringing the Devil to His Knees: The Craft of Fiction and the Writing Life by Baxter, Charles
    Bringing the Devil to His Knees: The Craft of Fiction and the Writing Life
    In Bringing the Devil to His Knees: The Craft of Fiction and the Writing Life, seventeen award-winning writers--all expert teachers--share the secrets of creating compelling, imaginative stories and novels. A combination handbook, writer's companion, and collection of spirited personal essays, the book is filled...
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  • Collecting Lives: Critical Data Narrative as Modernist Aesthetic in Early Twentieth-Century U.S. Literatures by Rodrigues, Elizabeth
    Collecting Lives: Critical Data Narrative as Modernist Aesthetic in Early Twentieth-Century U.S. Literatures
    On a near-daily basis, data is being used to narrate our lives. Categorizing algorithms drawn from amassed personal data to assign narrative destinies to individuals at crucial junctures, simultaneously predicting and shaping the paths of our lives. Data is commonly assumed to bring us...
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  • Homer the Odyssey: A Prose Translation by Underwood, Charles
    Homer the Odyssey: A Prose Translation
    The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic about the challenges and hardships Odysseus faces in his rambling ten-year journey homeward after the Trojan War and in the days following his arrival on the island of Ithaka, his homeland. Depicting his own and others' social...
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  • Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book by Jones, Gerald
    Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book
    Animated by the stories of some of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the superheroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. This history...
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  • Reading Black, Reading Feminist: A Critical Anthology by Gates, Henry Louis
    Reading Black, Reading Feminist: A Critical Anthology
    A unique and comprehensive collection of 26 literary essays that provides real evidence of the rich cultural history of black women in America. Black women's writing has finally emerged as one of the most dynamic fields of American literature. Here, leading literary critics--both male...
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  • Spider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales and Contemporary Writing by Native American Women by Allen, Paula Gunn
    Spider Woman's Granddaughters: Traditional Tales and Contemporary Writing by Native American Women
    "Impressive....Haunting....Enchanting...Every story in the book, which covers nearly a century of tradition, is interesting, written with intelligent passion."THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWNative American scholar, literary critic, poet, and novelist Paula Gunn Allen, who is herself a Laguna Pueblo-Sioux Indian, became increasingly aware in...
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  • The Location of Culture by Bhabha, Homi K.
    The Location of Culture
    Rethinking questions of identity, social agency and national affiliation, Bhabha provides a working, if controversial, theory of cultural hybridity - one that goes far beyond previous attempts by others. In The Location of Culture, he uses concepts such as mimicry, interstice, hybridity, and liminality...
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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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