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  • Year of the Monkey by Smith, Patti
    Year of the Monkey
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Riveting, elegant, humorous--this "picaresque voyage through Patti Smith's dreams and life, blending fiction and reality, conjured characters and actual ones" (The New York Times) is a moving and original work, a touchstone for our turbulent times. Illustrated by Smith's signature Polaroids....
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  • Why Read Moby-Dick? by Philbrick, Nathaniel
    Why Read Moby-Dick?
    A "brilliant and provocative" (The New Yorker) celebration of Melville's masterpiece--from the bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea, Valiant Ambition, and In the Hurricane's Eye One of the greatest American novels finds its perfect contemporary champion in Why Read Moby-Dick?, Nathaniel...
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  • The Writer's Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands by Lewis-Jones, Huw
    The Writer's Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands
    It's one of the first things we discover as children, reading and drawing: Maps have a unique power to transport us to distant lands on wondrous travels. Put a map at the start of a book, and we know an adventure is going to...
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  • The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Poets Who Teach by Behn, Robin
    The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Poets Who Teach
    A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.Author: Robin BehnPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 09/23/1992Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.34w x 0.83dISBN: 9780062730244
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  • The Pocket Emily Dickinson by Dickinson, Emily
    The Pocket Emily Dickinson
    Emily Dickinson is widely considered to be one of the greatest of American poets. The aphoristic style and wit of much of her verse, its irregular rhymes, directness of expression, and startling imagery have had a profound effect on twentieth-century literature. Over a hundred...
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  • The Moth by The Moth
    The Moth
    From the hit podcast and radio show, a collection of soul-bearing stories from The Moth's archives. A wedding toast hone horribly awry. A rapper's obsession with a Sarah McLachlan song. A death-defying stunt in a bullring. The fight to save Mother Teresa's life. These...
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  • The Matrix & The Forbidden Knowledge (Part 1): Introduction by Bade, Malik
    The Matrix & The Forbidden Knowledge (Part 1): Introduction
    Chapters 1-3.5 (Introduction)The most important secrets that have been kept from the general public will now be exposed in this book. In this publication, I uncover a myriad of mysteries and uncomfortable truths about the world we live in. It's time to get up...
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  • The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks by Williams, Terry Tempest
    The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks
    An ode to our national parks, timed for the centennial, by the beloved author of When Women Were BirdsLonglisted for an Andrew Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearAmerica's national parks are breathing spaces in a world in which such...
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  • The Harlem Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction by Wall, Cheryl A.
    The Harlem Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction
    The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural awakening among African Americans between the two world wars. It was the cultural phase of the "New Negro" movement, a social and political phenomenon that promoted a proud racial identity, economic independence, and progressive politics. In this Very...
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  • The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us by Bergstein, Rachelle
    The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER An intimate and expansive look at Judy Blume's life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic--and controversial--young adult novels, from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. to Blubber. Everyone knows Judy Blume. Her books have garnered her fans of...
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  • The Book of Yokai, Expanded Second Edition: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore by Foster, Michael Dylan
    The Book of Yokai, Expanded Second Edition: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore
    Significantly expanded and updated--a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins...
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  • The Abandoners: On Mothers and Monsters by Gómez Urzaiz, Begoña
    The Abandoners: On Mothers and Monsters
    What kind of mother abandons her child? During the pandemic, trapped at home with young children and struggling to find creative space to write, journalist Begoña Gómez Urzaiz became fixated on artistic women who overcame both society's condemnation and their own maternal guilt to...
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  • Swann's Way by Proust, Marcel
    Swann's Way
    In Swann's Way, the themes of Proust's masterpiece are introduced, and the narrator's childhood in Paris and Combray is recalled, most memorably in the evocation of the famous maternal good-night kiss. The recollection of the narrator's love for Swann's daughter Gilberte leads to an...
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  • Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right by Carroll, Jordan S.
    Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right
    Reveals the alt-right's project to claim science fiction and--by extension--the future Fascists such as Richard Spencer interpret science fiction films and literature as saying only white men have the imagination required to invent a high-tech future. Other white nationalists envision racist utopias filled with...
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  • Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature by Winkler, Elizabeth
    Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature
    An "extraordinarily brilliant" and "pleasurably naughty" (André Aciman) investigation into the Shakespeare authorship question, exploring how doubting that William Shakespeare wrote his plays became an act of blasphemy...and who the Bard might really be. The theory that Shakespeare may not have written the works...
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  • Shakespeare's Greatest Love by Medina, David
    Shakespeare's Greatest Love
    Relying on historical and literary evidence hidden in plain sight, Shakespeare's Greatest Love tells the true, uncensored love story of William Shakespeare and Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton."Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate." --­Shakespeare's...
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  • River of Books by Seaman, Donna
    River of Books
    A memoir of reading and working with books by the renowned Booklist editor. With the infectious curiosity of an inveterate bibliophile and the prose of a fine stylist, Donna Seaman charts the course of her early reading years in a book-by-book chronicle of the...
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  • Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Clark, Heather
    Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
    PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - The highly anticipated biography of Sylvia Plath that focuses on her remarkable literary and intellectual achievements, while restoring the woman behind the long-held myths about her life and art. "One of the most beautiful biographies I've ever read." --Glennon Doyle,...
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  • Reading Young Adult Literature: A Critical Introduction by Hintz, Carrie
    Reading Young Adult Literature: A Critical Introduction
    Author: Carrie Hintz,Eric L. TribunellaPublisher: Broadview Press IncPublished: 11/12/2024Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.98h x 5.98w x 0.63dISBN: 9781554815852About the AuthorCarrie Hintz is Professor of English at Queens College and the Graduate Center, CUNY. Eric L. Tribunella is Professor of English at the University...
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  • Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them by Prose, Francine
    Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them
    A distinguished novelist and critic inspires readers and writers with this inside look at how the professionals read--and write Long before there were creative writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries,...
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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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