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Literary Criticism

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  • Study Guide for Book Clubs: The Lincoln Highway by Cope, Kathryn
    Study Guide for Book Clubs: The Lincoln Highway
    Looking to improve your book club discussions? Wish you had time to prepare for your reading group meetings more thoroughly? Then try this essential book club companion. Study Guides for Book Clubs provide all the information you need for your book club meeting. Each...
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  • Speculation by Vishmidt, Marina
    Speculation
    A wide-ranging investigation of what speculation is, and what is at stake for artistic, curatorial, critical, and institutional practices in relating to their own speculative character. Engaging with the question of speculation in ways that encompass the artistic, the economic, and the philosophical, with...
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  • Romanticism and the Biopolitics of Modern War Writing by Ramsey, Neil
    Romanticism and the Biopolitics of Modern War Writing
    Military literature was one of the most prevalent forms of writing to appear during the Romantic era, yet its genesis in this period is often overlooked. Ranging from histories to military policy, manuals, and a new kind of imaginative war literature in military memoirs...
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  • William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing by Berliner, Jonathan
    William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing
    William Faulkner and the Materials of Writing examines the many physical texts in Faulkner's novels and stories from letters and telegrams to Bibles, billboards, and even the alphabetic shape of airport runways. Current investigations in print culture, book history, and media studies often emphasize...
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  • The Florilegium of Madness by Butler, D. J.
    The Florilegium of Madness
    Of Cunning Men and Other OdditiesSet in world established by The Cunning Man, six stories follow Hiram Woolley in the intermountain west of the 1930s as he uses Grandma Hettie's traditional magical lore to battle demons. He discovers an ancient horror that explains an...
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  • Fleshly Tabernacles: Milton and the Incarnational Poetics of Revolutionary England by Hampton, Bryan Adams
    Fleshly Tabernacles: Milton and the Incarnational Poetics of Revolutionary England
    In Fleshly Tabernacles, Bryan Hampton examines John Milton's imaginative engagement with, and theological passion for, the Incarnation. As aesthetic symbol, theological event, and narrative picture of humanity's potential, the Incarnation profoundly governs the way Milton structures his 1645 Poems, ponders the holy office of...
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  • Ethnic Minority Women's Writing in France: Publishing Practices and Identity Formation, 1998-2005 by Mouflard, Claire
    Ethnic Minority Women's Writing in France: Publishing Practices and Identity Formation, 1998-2005
    In Ethnic Minority Women's Writing in France, Mouflard argues that the identity politics surrounding the immigration discourse of early twenty-first century France were reflected in the marketing and editing practices of the Metropole's key publishers, specifically with regards to non-white French women's literature. Echoing...
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  • Novels, Rhetoric, and Criticism: A Brief History of Belles Lettres and British Literary Culture, 1680 - 1900 by Downs, Jack M.
    Novels, Rhetoric, and Criticism: A Brief History of Belles Lettres and British Literary Culture, 1680 - 1900
    Developing a history of the English novel requires the inclusion of a vast range of cultural, economic, religious, social, and aesthetic influences. But the role of eighteenth-century English rhetorical theory in the emergence of the novel - and the critical discourse surrounding that emergence...
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  • The Poetry and Music of Joaquín Sabina: An Angel with Black Wings by Nappo, Daniel J.
    The Poetry and Music of Joaquín Sabina: An Angel with Black Wings
    The Poetry and Music of Joaquín Sabina: An Angel with Black Wings is a thoroughly researched exploration of the life, music, and song lyrics of the celebrated Spanish singer-songwriter Joaquín Sabina. Often called the Spanish Dylan, Sabina has established his own highly poetic space...
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  • Civic Storytelling: The Rise of Short Forms and the Agency of Literature by Fuchs, Florian
    Civic Storytelling: The Rise of Short Forms and the Agency of Literature
    A deep history of storytelling as a civic agency, recalibrating literature's political role for the twenty-first century Why did short narrative forms like the novella, fable, and fairy tale suddenly emerge around 1800 as genres symptomatic of literature's role in life and society? In...
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  • Philosophy at the Festival: The Festal Orations of Gregory of Nazianzus and the Classical Tradition by Macdougall, Byron
    Philosophy at the Festival: The Festal Orations of Gregory of Nazianzus and the Classical Tradition
    Gregory's festal orations are foundational for Byzantine literature. This book shows how besides his priestly role, Gregory plays that of a rhetor performing philosophy for a festival audience, channeling traditions of Classical philosophy and the Second Sophistic into Christian culture.Author: Byron MacdougallPublisher: BrillPublished: 07/28/2022Pages:...
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  • The Inconstant by Farquhar, George
    The Inconstant
    This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...
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  • In a Hollow of the Hills by Harte, Bret
    In a Hollow of the Hills
    This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...
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  • Grim Tales by Nesbit, E.
    Grim Tales
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  • Epics of Disaffection by Romney, Paul
    Epics of Disaffection
    Epics of Disaffection is an exploration of the epic imagina-tion. It brings a historian's sensibility and expertise to bear on four eccentric works of literary genius, each of a differ-ent genre: The Lord of the Rings, War and Peace, and two books by the...
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  • Asgard Stories: Tales from Norse Mythology by
    Asgard Stories: Tales from Norse Mythology
    Publisher: Dreamscape MediaPublished: 12/13/2022Binding Type: MP3 CDWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 5.60h x 4.80w x 0.50dISBN: 9781666622645
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  • L'Avenir de l'intelligence by Maurras, Charles
    L'Avenir de l'intelligence
    Author: Charles MaurrasPublisher: ProdinnovaPublished: 01/16/2023Pages: 184Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42dISBN: 9783967879964Language: FrenchThis title is not returnable
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  • Bartaniya me Urdu aur Habeeb Hyderabadi by Dr Mohammed Aslam Faroqui
    Bartaniya me Urdu aur Habeeb Hyderabadi
    Author: Dr Mohammed Aslam FaroquiPublisher: Taemeer PublicationsPublished: 01/12/2023Pages: 346Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72dISBN: 9788196077730Language: Urdu
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  • Haworth's by Hodgson Burnett, Frances
    Haworth's
    Haworth's has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This...
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  • Hazlitt on English Literature: An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature by Hazlitt, William
    Hazlitt on English Literature: An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature
    Hazlitt on English Literature: An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in...
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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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