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Literary Criticism

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  • Margaret Capel: A Novel (Volume 2) by Wallace, Ellen
    Margaret Capel: A Novel (Volume 2)
    Margaret Capel: A Novel (Volume 2) 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...
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  • Marcia Schuyler by Livingston Hill, Grace
    Marcia Schuyler
    Marcia Schuyler 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....
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  • Marcel Proust, an English Tribute by K. Scott-Moncrieff, C.
    Marcel Proust, an English Tribute
    Marcel Proust, an English Tribute 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...
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  • The Man with a Shadow by Manville Fenn, George
    The Man with a Shadow
    The Man with a Shadow 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...
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  • Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch; Mit 176 Holzschnitten nach Originalzeichnungen von Ludwig Richter by Bechstein, Ludwig
    Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch; Mit 176 Holzschnitten nach Originalzeichnungen von Ludwig Richter
    Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch; Mit 176 Holzschnitten nach Originalzeichnungen von Ludwig Richter wurde in der gesamten Menschheitsgeschichte als bedeutendes Werk angesehen, und um sicherzustellen, dass dieses Werk niemals verloren geht, haben wir Schritte unternommen, um seine Erhaltung zu gewährleisten, indem wir dieses Buch in einem...
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  • Auf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen by Twain, Mark
    Auf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen
    Auf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen wurde in der gesamten Menschheitsgeschichte als bedeutendes Werk angesehen, und um sicherzustellen, dass dieses Werk niemals verloren geht, haben wir Schritte unternommen, um seine Erhaltung zu gewährleisten, indem wir dieses Buch in einem zeitgemä en Format für...
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  • Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Fünfter Band by Gerstäcker, Friedrich
    Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Fünfter Band
    Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Fünfter Band wurde in der gesamten Menschheitsgeschichte als bedeutendes Werk angesehen, und um sicherzustellen, dass dieses Werk niemals verloren geht, haben wir Schritte unternommen, um seine Erhaltung zu gewährleisten, indem wir dieses Buch in einem zeitgemä en Format für aktuelle...
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  • Il Pellegrinaggio Di Childe-Harold: Poema (1858) by Byron, George Gordon
    Il Pellegrinaggio Di Childe-Harold: Poema (1858)
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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  • Della Correlazione: Tra La Formula Dell' Azione E La Sentenza Nel Processo Penale (1899) by Florian, Eugenio
    Della Correlazione: Tra La Formula Dell' Azione E La Sentenza Nel Processo Penale (1899)
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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  • Studying Musical Theatre: Theory and Practice by Taylor, M.
    Studying Musical Theatre: Theory and Practice
    This lively textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the history, theory and practice of this popular theatre form. Bringing critical theory and musical theatre together, Millie Taylor and Dominic Symonds explore the musical stage from a broad range of theoretical perspectives. Part 1 focuses...
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  • Xenophon: Anabasis Book III by Huitink, Luuk
    Xenophon: Anabasis Book III
    This is the first comprehensive commentary on a section of Xenophon's Anabasis in English for almost a century. It provides up-to-date guidance on literary, historical and cultural aspects of the Anabasis and will help undergraduate students to read Greek better. It also incorporates recent...
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  • MennoFolk3 by Beck, Ervin
    MennoFolk3
    Ervin Beck's latest collection of folklore from Mennonite sources takes us into the world of oral storytelling, lifting material from informal exchanges between Mennonite speakers, giving us a "behind the scenes" and "off the record" glimpse of what Mennonites say about themselves and their...
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  • Star Myths of the World, and How to Interpret Them: Volume Four: Norse Mythology by Mathisen, David Warner
    Star Myths of the World, and How to Interpret Them: Volume Four: Norse Mythology
    David Warner Mathisen, author of seven previous books investigating the connection between the myths and the stars, explores the Norse myths in a way you have never seen before, providing the most comprehensive examination yet of the evidence that the world's ancient myths, scriptures...
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  • She Is Sitting in the Night: Re-Visioning Thea's Tarot by Pickle, Oliver
    She Is Sitting in the Night: Re-Visioning Thea's Tarot
    A contemporary queer re-visioning of a beautiful feminist tarot deck from the 80s--documenting a conversation across generations and mediums--She Is Sitting in the Night emerges as both a tool for tarot reading and a celebration of queer and feminist cultural production, past and present.By...
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  • Poetry: Tools & Techniques: A Practical Guide to Writing Engaging Poetry by Goodman, John C.
    Poetry: Tools & Techniques: A Practical Guide to Writing Engaging Poetry
    Want to improve your craft? Then this is a good place to start. Poems do not simply happen, they are made - Poetry: Tools & Techniques shows how to make them. In plain, straight-forward language, this practical guide introduces the devices and techniques used...
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  • Betty Smith: Life of the Author of a Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Yow, Valerie Raleigh
    Betty Smith: Life of the Author of a Tree Grows in Brooklyn
    Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn captured the imagination of readers in 1943. Now, over sixty years since its publication, thousands of readers of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn still enter its world and identify with Francie Nolan, growing up in a tenement...
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  • Little Sammy Sneeze: The Complete Color Sunday Comics 1904-1905 by McCay, Winsor
    Little Sammy Sneeze: The Complete Color Sunday Comics 1904-1905
    Before his remarkable Litttle Nemo in Slumberland, McCay created two strips starring young children. Today, Winsor McCay (1867-1934) is universally acknowledged as the first master of both the comic strip and the animated cartoon. Although invented by others, both genres were developed into enduring...
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  • The Figure of Beatrice: A Study in Dante by Williams, Charles
    The Figure of Beatrice: A Study in Dante
    One of the most ambitious essays in the interpretation of Dante our time has seen...his interpretation of the role of Beatrice is a subtle and individual one. Charles Williams was one of the finest-not to mention one of the most unusual-theologians of the twentieth...
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  • Foucault Blanchot by Foucault, Michel
    Foucault Blanchot
    In these two essays, two of the most important French thinkers of our time reflect on each other's work. In so doing, novelist/essayist Maurice Blanchot and philosopher Michel Foucault develop a new perspective on the relationship between subjectivity, fiction, and the will to truth....
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  • The Golovlyov Family: Shchedrin by Shchedrin
    The Golovlyov Family: Shchedrin
    Searingly hot in the summer, bitterly cold in the winter, the ancestral estate of the Golovlyov family is the end of the road. There Anna Petrovna rules with an iron hand over her servants and family-until she loses power to the relentless scheming of...
    $60.23 AUD
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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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