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  • The Life of Violet: Three Early Stories by Woolf, Virginia
    The Life of Violet: Three Early Stories
    Virginia Woolf's first fully realized work of fiction--published in its final, revised form for the first time A beguiling trio of fantastical and farcical anti-fairy tales about a giantess who builds a magical "cottage of one's own," battles a silver-scaled sea monster, and defies...
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  • Autobiography of Death by Hyesoon, Kim
    Autobiography of Death
    *Winner of The Griffin International Poetry Prize and the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Award* The title section of Kim Hyesoon's powerful new book, Autobiography of Death, consists of forty-nine poems, each poem representing a single day during which the spirit roams after death before...
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  • Videotape by Godeanu-Kenworthy, Oana
    Videotape
    Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Over the span of a single decade, VHS technology changed the relationship between privacy and entertainment, pried open the closed societies behind the Iron Curtain, and then...
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  • The Greek Tragedies: Seventeen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides by Aeschylus
    The Greek Tragedies: Seventeen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
    Chicago's renowned translations of the greatest surviving plays of ancient Greece, collected into a single volume. Drawn from the authoritative third editions of David Grene and Richmond Lattimore's collections of the complete Greek tragedies, expertly updated by Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most, this...
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  • The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro: Bilingual Edition by Pessoa, Fernando
    The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro: Bilingual Edition
    Here, in Margaret Jull Costa and Patricio Ferrari's splendid new translations, are the complete poems of Alberto Caeiro, the imaginary "heteronym" coterie created by Fernando Pessoa, the Portuguese modernist master. Pessoa conceived Caeiro around 1914 and may have named him loosely after his friend,...
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  • The Book by Ruefle, Mary
    The Book
    Following the acclaimed Dunce, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, comes Mary Ruefle's latest prose publication The Book, now in softcover.True to its bold title, The Book affirms Mary Ruefle's legacy as (dubbed by Publishers Weekly) "the patron saint of childhood and...
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  • The Assommoir by Zola, Émile
    The Assommoir
    b 'in this life, even if you don't ask for much you still end up with bugger all!' /b In a run-down quarter of Paris, Gervaise Macquart struggles to earn a living and support her family. She earns a pittance washing other people's dirty...
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  • Swifterature: A Love Story: English Literature and Taylor Swift by McCausland, Elly
    Swifterature: A Love Story: English Literature and Taylor Swift
    A daring literary fusion of pop culture and feminism, Swifterature captures the special connection between English literature and the worldwide phenomenon of Taylor Swift. Swifterature captures a unique fusion of different elements: fandom, feminism, and a defense of both literature and popular culture. The...
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  • Space Ships! Ray Guns! Martian Octopods!: Interviews with Science Fiction Legends by Wolinsky, Richard
    Space Ships! Ray Guns! Martian Octopods!: Interviews with Science Fiction Legends
    In these highly-candid radio interviews, more than fifty legendary, larger-than-life personalities trade anecdotes about the Golden Age of science fiction. Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, Harlan Ellison, Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood, Fritz Leiber, Frank Herbert, Frank Kelly Freas, and many more, depict...
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  • Reasons and Feelings: Writing for the Humanities Now by Mesle, Sarah
    Reasons and Feelings: Writing for the Humanities Now
    This book of practical writing and publishing advice celebrates the creative, community-building pleasures of humanist expertise. Humanities experts today are embattled. In a world of crises undermining higher education at every turn, what can still motivate humanists to write? Galvanizing, imaginative, and unrepentantly nerdy,...
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  • Out of Africa: And Shadows on the Grass by Dinesen, Isak
    Out of Africa: And Shadows on the Grass
    Set in Africa, it is the story of Dinesen's years in Africa--together with Shadows on the Grass.Author: Isak DinesenPublisher: VintagePublished: 10/23/1989Pages: 480Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.00dISBN: 9780679724759About the AuthorIsak Dinesen is the pseudonym of Karen Blixen, born in Denmark in...
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  • Nonrequired Reading: Prose Pieces by Szymborska, Wislawa
    Nonrequired Reading: Prose Pieces
    "She's accessible and deeply human and a joy--though it is a dark kind of joy--to read... She is a poet to live with." - Robert Hass, The Washington Post Book WorldWislawa Szymborska's poems are admired around the world, and her unsparing vision, tireless wit,...
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  • My Trade Is Mystery: Seven Meditations from a Life in Writing by Phillips, Carl
    My Trade Is Mystery: Seven Meditations from a Life in Writing
    An invaluable companion for any writer seeking to make the writing life a more complex and cooperative venture "Illuminating, deeply endearing essays."--Ron Charles, Washington Post "A lovely, loving letter to aspiring writers."--Diego Báez, Booklist In these intimate and eloquent meditations, the award-winning poet Carl...
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  • Muse of Fire: World War I as Seen Through the Lives of the Soldier Poets by Korda, Michael
    Muse of Fire: World War I as Seen Through the Lives of the Soldier Poets
    Michael Korda, the best-selling author of Hero and Alone, tells the story of the First World War not in any conventional way but through the intertwined lives of the soldier poets who came to describe it best, and indeed to symbolize the war's tragic...
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  • Hesiod and Theognis: Theogony, Works and Days, and Elegies by Hésiode
    Hesiod and Theognis: Theogony, Works and Days, and Elegies
    Together these two poets-Hesiod, the epic poet, and Theognis, the elegist-offer a superb introduction to the life and thought of ancient Greece. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700...
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  • Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present by Davies, Owen
    Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present
    A gripping guide to the weird yet everyday world of British folklore. In this ground-breaking book, two leading experts provide the definitive guide to British folklore past and present. Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook explore folklore in all its remarkable variations, from village rituals...
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  • Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion by Davidson, Hilary
    Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion
    A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated examination of dress, clothing, fashion, and sewing in the Regency seen through the lens of Jane Austen's life and writings This lively book reveals the clothing and fashion of the world depicted in Jane Austen's beloved books, focusing on...
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  • Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche & Kafka by Hubben, William
    Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche & Kafka
    How four of Europe's most mysterious and fascinating writers shaped the modern mind. Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Kafka were all outsiders in their societies, unable to fit into the accepted nineteenth-century categories of theology, philosophy, or belles lettres. Instead, they saw themselves both as...
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  • Dead and Alive: Essays by Smith, Zadie
    Dead and Alive: Essays
    A profound and unparalleled literary voice, Zadie Smith returns with a resounding collection of essays In the past two decades, few writers have been able to master the craft and art of the essay in the way that Zadie Smith has. Her discerning eye...
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  • A Little Book on Form: An Exploration Into the Formal Imagination of Poetry by Hass, Robert
    A Little Book on Form: An Exploration Into the Formal Imagination of Poetry
    From the former U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winner, an illuminating dissection of poetic form for students, enthusiasts, and newcomers alikeA Little Book on Form brilliantly synthesizes Hass's formidable gifts as both a poet and essayist. In it he takes up...
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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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