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  • R.U.R. and the Vision of Artificial Life by Capek, Karel
    R.U.R. and the Vision of Artificial Life
    A new translation of Karel Čapek's play R.U.R.--which famously coined the term "robot"--and a collection of essays reflecting on the play's legacy from scientists and scholars who work in artificial life and robotics. Karel Čapek's "R.U.R." and the Vision of Artificial Life offers a...
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  • Queer Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion by Haefele-Thomas, Ardel
    Queer Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion
    Queer Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion features sixteen essays that interrogate queer theory's intersections with the Gothic. By re-visiting the usefulness of the term 'queer' and pushing queer theoretical frameworks into new territory, this volume explores the ways that Gothic and queer work alongside each...
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  • Posthumanism by Nayar, Pramod K.
    Posthumanism
    This timely book examines the rise of posthumanism as both a material condition and a developing philosophical-ethical project in the age of cloning, gene engineering, organ transplants and implants. Nayar first maps the political and philosophical critiques of traditional humanism, revealing its exclusionary and...
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  • Pedro Calderón de la Barca and the World Theatre in Early Modern Europe: The Theatrum Mundi of Celebration by Vangshardt, Rasmus
    Pedro Calderón de la Barca and the World Theatre in Early Modern Europe: The Theatrum Mundi of Celebration
    Rasmus Vangshardt offers an original interpretation of one of the most famous images of literary history, the theatrum mundi. By applying methods of comparative literature, hispanic studies, and theology, he reconsiders the world theatre's historical peak in early modern Europe in general and the...
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  • Let's Talk About It by Carpenter, Desiree B.
    Let's Talk About It
    Safe space conversations can be the foundations to build bridges between our differences of race, culture, social issues, and all things that affect everyday people. This workbook is intended to help professors and other educators, public leaders, non-profits, community organizers, and the public interested...
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  • Leave Room for Human Errors by Johnson, Rodney
    Leave Room for Human Errors
    Author: Rodney JohnsonPublisher: Authors' Tranquility PressPublished: 11/10/2023Pages: 60Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.14dISBN: 9781962492089
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  • Lazarillo de Tormes: A Norton Critical Edition by Anonymous
    Lazarillo de Tormes: A Norton Critical Edition
    This Norton Critical Edition is based on Ilan Stavans' new translation, which accurately captures the verve of the original. The Norton Critical Edition also includes: An introduction and explanatory annotations by Ilan Stavans. Contextual materials highlighting the novella's strong anticlerical views and its affinities...
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  • Lamentation as History: Narratives by Koreans in Japan, 1965-2000 by Wender, Melissa L.
    Lamentation as History: Narratives by Koreans in Japan, 1965-2000
    This book examines narratives by and about the Koreans in Japan from the mid-1960s through 2000. In so doing, it traces the emergence and evolution of a discourse of this group as a minority community within Japan. Koreans are the only significant postcolonial population...
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  • King Henry IV Part 1: Third Series by Shakespeare, William
    King Henry IV Part 1: Third Series
    David Scott Kastan lucidly explores the remarkable richness and the ambitious design of King Henry IV Part 1 and shows how these complicate any easy sense of what kind of play it is. Conventionally regarded as a history play, much of it is in...
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  • John of Garland, 'Integumenta Ovidii': Text, Translation, and Commentary by Gervais, Kyle
    John of Garland, 'Integumenta Ovidii': Text, Translation, and Commentary
    The renowned scholar-poet John of Garland wrote the Integumenta Ovidii ("Allegories on Ovid") in early thirteenth-century Paris at a time of renewed interest in Classical Latin literature. In this short poem, John offers a series of dense, highly allusive allegories on various Greek and...
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  • Humour in Iran: Eleven-hundred Years of Satire and Humour in Persian Literature by Katouzian, Homa
    Humour in Iran: Eleven-hundred Years of Satire and Humour in Persian Literature
    Satire, irony and humour have long been features of Persian literature's rich tradition, taking various forms from the coarse and obscene to the subtle and refined. Humour in Iran is a close and comprehensive study of satire and humour - in verse as well...
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  • Horror in Architecture: The Reanimated Edition by Comaroff, Joshua
    Horror in Architecture: The Reanimated Edition
    A new edition of this extensive visual analysis of horror tropes and their architectural analogues Horror in Architecture presents an unflinching look at how horror genre tropes manifest in the built environment. Spanning the realms of art, design, literature, and film, this newly revised...
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  • Growing Up Native Americ by Adler, Bill
    Growing Up Native Americ
    Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.Author: Bill Adler, Ines Hernandez, Patricia RileyPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 01/01/1995Pages: 336Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.30w x 0.90dISBN: 9780380724178Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.2Point...
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  • Girl with Two Landscapes: The Wartime Diary of Lena Jedwab, 1941-1945 by Jedwab Rozenberg, Lena
    Girl with Two Landscapes: The Wartime Diary of Lena Jedwab, 1941-1945
    In June, 1941, sixteen-year-old Lena Jedwab left Bialystok for summer camp in Russia - just when Germany invaded the Soviet Union.Stranded by war in a children's home in Russia, Lena agonized over the unknown fate of her family and her precarious future. Lucky to...
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  • Four Sacred Plays by Sayers, Dorothy L.
    Four Sacred Plays
    This book contains four short plays by Sayers on a religious theme. The Zeal of Thy House was written for Canterbury Cathedral and dramatises an episode in its construction. The Devil to Pay is a reworking of the Faust legend. He That should Come...
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  • Fifty-Five T'Ang Poems: A Text in the Reading and Understanding of T'Ang Poetry by Stimson, Hugh M.
    Fifty-Five T'Ang Poems: A Text in the Reading and Understanding of T'Ang Poetry
    Four masters of the shi form of Chinese poetry, who are generally considered to be giants in the entire history of Chinese literature, are represented in this book: three from the eighth century, and one from the ninth. A few works by other well-known...
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  • Fair to Look Upon by Freeley, Mary Belle
    Fair to Look Upon
    TO HONOR AND OBEY...?First published in 1892, Mary Belle Freeley's Fair to Look Upon stands as a trailblazing feminist gem far ahead of its time. In a bold defiance of traditional gender roles, the protagonist challenges her fiance's expectation of obedience, leading to a...
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  • El Perro del Hortelano by Vega, Lope de
    El Perro del Hortelano
    This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have...
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  • Changing Minds: Women and the Political Essay, 1960-2001 by Jurecic, Ann
    Changing Minds: Women and the Political Essay, 1960-2001
    How Five Prominent Women Writers Reshaped the Essay in the Late Twentieth Century In Changing Minds: Women and the Political Essay, 1960-2000, Ann Jurečič documents the work of five paradigm-shifting essayists who transformed American thought about urgent political issues. Rachel Carson linked science and...
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  • Blindness and Enlightenment: An Essay: With a New Translation of Diderot's 'Letter on the Blind' and La Mothe Le Vayer's 'of a Man Born Blind' by Tunstall, Kate E.
    Blindness and Enlightenment: An Essay: With a New Translation of Diderot's 'Letter on the Blind' and La Mothe Le Vayer's 'of a Man Born Blind'
    Blindness and Enlightenment presents a reading and a new translation of Diderot's Letter on the Blind. Diderot was the editor of the Encyclopédie, that Trojan horse of Enlightenment ideas, as well as a novelist, playwright, art critic and philosopher. His Letter on the Blind...
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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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