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  • Murakami Haruki on Film by Yamada, Marc
    Murakami Haruki on Film
    Murakami Haruki on Film offers a timely look at the cinematic adaptations of Japanese writer Murakami Haruki's fiction over the past forty years. Films based on Murakami's work (including Tony Takitani (2004), Norwegian Wood (2010), Burning (2018), Drive My Car (2022), and many more)...
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  • Moustache Pete Is Dead! by Gardaph, Fred L.
    Moustache Pete Is Dead!
    Fiction. A collection of newspaper columns written over a four-year span, MOUSTACHE PETE IS DEAD is an insightfully keen look into the world of the Italian immigrant. Through Pete's words, we come to understand the difficulties many immigrants and their progeny have often had...
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  • Modernism's Inhuman Worlds by Tazudeen, Rasheed
    Modernism's Inhuman Worlds
    Modernism's Inhuman Worlds is a well-written, theoretically sophisticated, and philosophically audacious account of how animal metaphor operates. Rasheed Tazudeen argues persuasively for how metaphor can undo conceptual thinking and connect us to the earth. This timely and lyrical book makes a vital contribution to...
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  • Matters of Inscription: Reading Figures of Latinidad by Le?n, Christina A.
    Matters of Inscription: Reading Figures of Latinidad
    A compelling exploration of materiality and semiotics in Latinx inscriptions Writers and artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Latinx New York operate under the pressures of inscription: the material and semiotic entanglement of making a mark as a marked artist. By employing layered material...
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  • Mantis: A Journal of Poetry, Criticism & Translation: Issue 22 by Beckman, Jason M.
    Mantis: A Journal of Poetry, Criticism & Translation: Issue 22
    Author: Jason M. BeckmanPublisher: MantisPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 258Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90dISBN: 9798985966527
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  • Maidens or Monsters?: Amazons and Goddesses, Queens and Temptresses in Medieval Legend by Westwell, Chantry
    Maidens or Monsters?: Amazons and Goddesses, Queens and Temptresses in Medieval Legend
    An illustrated collection of exceptional female figures in myth and legendIn the Middle Ages, some of the most popular and well-loved stories were about female saints, classical heroines, and the female protagonists of romance cycles. The portrayal of these characters conformed to societal attitudes...
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  • Le Grand Meaulnes by Fournier, Alain
    Le Grand Meaulnes
    Le Grand Meaulnes est le seul roman de l'auteur fran ais Alain-Fournier qui a t tu dans le premier mois de la Premi re Guerre mondiale. Il est un peu biographique - en particulier le nom de l'h ro ne Yvonne, avec qui il...
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  • Kaleidoscope Japan: A nation through the lens of literature by Nathan, Richard
    Kaleidoscope Japan: A nation through the lens of literature
    Author: Richard NathanPublisher: Circle EditionsPublished: 08/24/2024Pages: 396Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88dISBN: 9781912864140This title is not returnable
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  • Joseph and Aseneth and the Jewish Temple in Heliopolis by Bohak, Gideon
    Joseph and Aseneth and the Jewish Temple in Heliopolis
    Author: Gideon BohakPublisher: Society of Biblical LiteraturePublished: 01/01/1996Pages: 160Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37dISBN: 9781589834378This title is not returnable
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  • History in English words by Barfield, Owen
    History in English words
    "History in English Words" by Owen Barfield is a groundbreaking work of linguistic and literary criticism that delves into the intricate evolution of the English language. Owen Barfield, renowned for his profound insights into language and culture, explores the fascinating journey of English words,...
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  • George Steiner: A Reader by Steiner, George
    George Steiner: A Reader
    As an incisive and provocative critic of literature, language, and culture, George Steiner has acquired an international reputation and a devoted following. "He scatters bright ideas everywhere," writes The New York Times Book Review, "and they are sure to be picked up." This volume...
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  • Forms of Exile in Jewish Literature and Thought: Twentieth-Century Central Europe and Migration to America by Volková, Bronislava
    Forms of Exile in Jewish Literature and Thought: Twentieth-Century Central Europe and Migration to America
    This volume deals with the concept of exile on many levels-from the literal to the metaphorical-combining analyses of predominantly Jewish authors of Central Europe. The concept and forms of exile are analyzed from many different points of view and great importance is devoted especially...
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  • Drawn to the Stacks: Essays on Libraries, Librarians and Archives in Comics and Graphic Novels by Syma, Carrye Kay
    Drawn to the Stacks: Essays on Libraries, Librarians and Archives in Comics and Graphic Novels
    This is the first academic volume to examine the librarian and archival professional through the lens of sequential art. The portrayal of libraries/librarians in sequential art has a long history from the Golden Age to the present day. Libraries and archives in comics historically...
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  • Comforting Myths: Concerning the Political in Art by Alameddine, Rabih
    Comforting Myths: Concerning the Political in Art
    A timely and urgent inquiry by one of global literature's leading lights In this concisely argued and illuminating book, the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author Rabih Alameddine takes the subject of politics and art head-on, questioning the very premise of dividing these two pillars of culture...
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  • Burn Down Your House: Provocations From Kabir by Virmani, Shabnam
    Burn Down Your House: Provocations From Kabir
    Kabir is believed to have been a weaver who lived in Varanasi sometime duringthe fifteenth century. Beyond these facts, very little is known about him.Yet, irrespective of his true historical identity, Kabir is first and foremost aBhakti poet, whose dohas and poems questioned social...
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  • Before I Let You Go: Life Lessons From An Industry Guru by Ellerbee, Angelo
    Before I Let You Go: Life Lessons From An Industry Guru
    Author: Angelo EllerbeePublisher: Hov PublishingPublished: 08/14/2024Pages: 192Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69dISBN: 9781955107242
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  • Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 2 by Kazuki, Miya
    Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 Volume 2
    Divine rituals and a ditter rematch! As snow falls around Ahrensbach's castle, Ferdinand, soon to be married to the duchy's next archduchess, receives a concerning letter. Not only has Rozemyne been summoned by the royal family once again, but she is also being taken...
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  • A Book of Monsters: Promethean Horror in Modern Literature and Culture by Ashford, David
    A Book of Monsters: Promethean Horror in Modern Literature and Culture
    This books traces the rise to prominence in the twentieth-century of a sub-genre of gothic fiction that is, emphatically, a horror of enlightenment rationality rather than gothic darkness, examining post-modern revisions of Modernist "Promethean" tropes in an eclectic range of gothic, fantasy and SF...
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  • Writing the Mountains: The Alpine Form in German Fiction by Klenner, Jens
    Writing the Mountains: The Alpine Form in German Fiction
    Writing the Mountainsreconsiders the role of mountains in German language fiction from 1800 to the present and argues that in a range of texts, from E.T.A. Hoffmann's "Die Bergwerke zu Falun" (1819) to Elfriede Jelinek's Die Kinder der Toten(1995) and beyond, mountains serve as...
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  • Welcome to Oxnard: Race, Place, and Chicana Adolescence in Michele Serros's Writings by Herrera, Cristina
    Welcome to Oxnard: Race, Place, and Chicana Adolescence in Michele Serros's Writings
    Michele Serros (1966-2015) is widely known for her groundbreaking book Chicana Falsa and Other Stories of Death, Identity, and Oxnard. Despite her status as a major figure in Chicanx literature, no scholar has written a book-length examination of her body of poetry, fiction, and...
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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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