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  • National Review's Literary Network: Conservative Circuits by Schryer, Stephen
    National Review's Literary Network: Conservative Circuits
    National Review's Literary Network traces the careers of novelists, journalists, and literary critics who wrote for William F. Buckley, Jr.'s National Review. In the 1950s, the magazine sought to establish itself as a conservative alternative to liberal journals like Partisan Review. To do so,...
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  • Narrating Irish Female Development, 1916-2018 by Dougherty, Jane Elizabeth
    Narrating Irish Female Development, 1916-2018
    Narrating Irish Female Development, 1916-2018 studies narratives of Irish female and feminized development, arguing that these postmodern narratives present Irish female maturation as disordered and often deliberately disorderly. The first full-length study of the Irish female coming of age story, the book develops a...
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  • Morbidities and the Concept of the New Literature by Fern?ndez-Medina, Nicol?s
    Morbidities and the Concept of the New Literature
    Ram?n G?mez de la Serna (1888-1963) was one of Spain's most gifted avant-gardists. Oftentimes remembered as the inventor of the greguer?a--a type of witty and humorous epigram that recasts the commonplace and absurdities of everyday reality--he was a prolific writer and published dozens of...
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  • Minimalism and Affect in American Literature, 1970-2020 by Haslam, Oliver
    Minimalism and Affect in American Literature, 1970-2020
    Theorizes the development of a minimalist mode in American fiction since 1970, frequently seen to interrogate US postmodernity. Minimalism and Affect in American Literature, 1970-2020 responds to existing studies of literary minimalism by pursuing three original and interrelated objectives. It provides a more inclusive...
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  • Milieus of Minutiae: Contextualizing the Small in Literature, Philosophy, and Science by Brogden, Elizabeth
    Milieus of Minutiae: Contextualizing the Small in Literature, Philosophy, and Science
    The long history of tiny matter(s) in the sciences, thought, and culture From catastrophic weather and steady warming caused by the accumulation of carbon particles in the Earth's atmosphere to societies brought to a standstill by microscopic viruses, the new millennium has reminded us...
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  • Milieus of Minutiae: Contextualizing the Small in Literature, Philosophy, and Science by Brogden, Elizabeth
    Milieus of Minutiae: Contextualizing the Small in Literature, Philosophy, and Science
    The long history of tiny matter(s) in the sciences, thought, and culture From catastrophic weather and steady warming caused by the accumulation of carbon particles in the Earth's atmosphere to societies brought to a standstill by microscopic viruses, the new millennium has reminded us...
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  • Mere Bagatelles: Women's Diaries from Ireland, 1760-1810 by Prendergast, Amy
    Mere Bagatelles: Women's Diaries from Ireland, 1760-1810
    An Open Access edition of this book will be available on publication on the Liverpool University Press website and the OAPEN library.Engaging with previously overlooked diaries by women in Ireland, written between 1760 and 1810, this book opens new avenues concerning authorship and female...
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  • Love and Need: The Life of Robert Frost's Poetry by Plunkett, Adam
    Love and Need: The Life of Robert Frost's Poetry
    Braiding together biography and criticism, Adam Plunkett challenges our understanding of Robert Frost's life and poetic legacy in a pathbreaking new work. By the middle of the twentieth century, Robert Frost was the best-loved poet in America. He was our nation's bard, simple and...
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  • Living in Language: The Literary Word at Work in the World by Bosworth, David
    Living in Language: The Literary Word at Work in the World
    In Living in Language, David Bosworth makes a compelling case for the power and relevance of the literary imagination throughout history. In a series of essays both lyrical and analytical, he examines how certain works have engaged the most pressing problems of their authors'...
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  • Lives and Deaths of Werther: Interpretation, Translation, and Adaptation in Europe and East Asia by Kaminski, Johannes
    Lives and Deaths of Werther: Interpretation, Translation, and Adaptation in Europe and East Asia
    Goethe's epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, first published in 1774, has produced a global echo that rivals contemporary bestsellers. While in the German context, the book was always outshined by its famous author, patriotic writers in Italy and China saw their lives...
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  • Literature and Primary Sources: The Perfect Pairing for Student Learning by Bober, Tom
    Literature and Primary Sources: The Perfect Pairing for Student Learning
    Enrich student engagement and deepen learning with this guide to foolproof techniques and strategies to integrate primary sources and literature to benefit learners from kindergarten through high school. Readers of all ages experience literature in a different light when historical context is provided via...
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  • Like Love: Essays and Conversations by Nelson, Maggie
    Like Love: Essays and Conversations
    A career-spanning collection of inspiring, revelrous essays about art and artistsLike Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes, and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and...
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  • L'?criture Est La Peinture de la Voix: Essays in Honour of Nicholas Cronk by Pink, Gillian
    L'?criture Est La Peinture de la Voix: Essays in Honour of Nicholas Cronk
    L'?criture est la peinture de la voix honours and celebrates the inestimable contributions that Professor Nicholas Cronk has made to our understanding of the Enlightenment. As director of the University of Oxford's Voltaire Foundation, he has played a decisive role in eighteenth-century studies. In...
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  • John Keats: A New Life by Roe, Nicholas
    John Keats: A New Life
    An entirely new portrait of Keats, rich with insights into the torments of his life and the imaginative sources of his works This landmark biography of celebrated Romantic poet John Keats explodes entrenched conceptions of him as a delicate, overly sensitive, tragic figure. Instead,...
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  • Jimmy's Faith: James Baldwin, Disidentification, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion by Hunt, Christopher
    Jimmy's Faith: James Baldwin, Disidentification, and the Queer Possibilities of Black Religion
    A novel approach to understanding the work of James Baldwin and its transformative potential The relationship of James Baldwin's life and work to Black religion is in many ways complex and confounding. What is he doing through his literary deployment of religious language and...
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  • Jane Austen's Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels by Williams, Molly
    Jane Austen's Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels
    An elegantly illustrated celebration of Jane Austen's life and literature as told through the flowers, plants, and landscapes that inspired her. Through explorations of the botanical inspirations and symbolism in Austen's work and personal life, as well as historical information about the gardens and...
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  • Jane Austen and Masculinity by Kramp, Michael
    Jane Austen and Masculinity
    This wide-ranging collection of contemporary scholarship is the first to consider representations of men and masculinity in the work and adaptations of Jane Austen. Established and emerging Austen scholars from around the world discuss critical issues raised by her fictional treatment of masculinity, such...
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  • Jane Austen: A Life by Shields, Carol
    Jane Austen: A Life
    With the same sensitivity and artfulness that are the trademarks of her award-winning novels, Carol Shields explores the life of a writer whose own novels have engaged and delighted readers for the past two hundred years. In Jane Austen, Shields follows this superb and...
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  • I Write to Find Out What I Am Thinking: Collected Nonfiction by Didion, Joan
    I Write to Find Out What I Am Thinking: Collected Nonfiction
    This second hardcover omnibus edition of Didion's collected nonfiction contains her final four books: Blue Nights, South and West, Let Me Tell You What I Mean, and her bestselling and most famous work, The Year of Magical Thinking. In her essay "Why I Write"...
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  • Imagining Jesus Christ in Middle English Literature, 1275-1475: Royal Traitor, Heroic Lamb by Tinkle, Theresa
    Imagining Jesus Christ in Middle English Literature, 1275-1475: Royal Traitor, Heroic Lamb
    This book interprets Jesus Christ as a complicated, disunified literary character in Middle English literature, where he appears variously as king, traitor, victorious conqueror, sacrificial lamb, heroic knight, lover, and spouse--often as several contradictory figures in a single work. These tropes derive from Scripture,...
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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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