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  • On Moral Fiction by Gardner, John
    On Moral Fiction
    A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral."Author: John GardnerPublisher: Basic BooksPublished: 10/05/1979Pages: 234Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.16w x 0.52dISBN: 9780465052264About the AuthorJohn Gardner (1933-1982) was a bestselling novelist and one of...
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  • The Sonnets and Narrative Poems - The Complete Non-Dramatic Poetry by Shakespeare, William
    The Sonnets and Narrative Poems - The Complete Non-Dramatic Poetry
    With an introduction by W.H. Auden and commentary from Helen Vendler, among others, this volume presents all of Shakeseare's non-dramatic poetry in one place.Author: William ShakespearePublisher: Signet BookPublished: 04/01/2008Pages: 448Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 6.80h x 4.23w x 0.98dISBN: 9780451530899Audience: Young AdultAbout the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare...
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  • Titus Andronicus and Timon of Athens by Shakespeare, William
    Titus Andronicus and Timon of Athens
    As part of the Signet Classics Shakespeare Series edited by Sylvan Barnet of Tufts University, this edition includes commentaries on both plays as well as up-to-date production histories.Author: William ShakespearePublisher: Signet BookPublished: 01/04/2005Pages: 464Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 6.85h x 4.14w x 0.99dISBN: 9780451529565Audience: Young...
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  • Sex Theories and the Shaping of Two Moderns: Hemingway and H.D. by Pettipiece, Deirdre Anne McVicker
    Sex Theories and the Shaping of Two Moderns: Hemingway and H.D.
    This book examines the impact of scientific and sexologic theories on the creation of character in the prose of two moderns, Hemingway and H.D.Author: Deirdre Anne McVicker PettipiecePublisher: RoutledgePublished: 09/11/2014Pages: 224Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40dISBN: 9780415866842This title is not returnable
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  • The Poet's Notebook: Excerpts from the Notebooks of 26 American Poets by Kuusisto, Stephen
    The Poet's Notebook: Excerpts from the Notebooks of 26 American Poets
    The Poet's Notebook brings together excerpts from the working notebooks of twenty-six American poets. Unsystematic, spontaneous, irreverent, intense, witty, unexpected, these notebooks shimmer with reflections, speculations, confessions, quotations, impressions, and ruminations. They create a portrait of the artist as a purposeful gatherer and sifter...
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  • Enchanted Hunters: The Power of Stories in Childhood by Tatar, Maria
    Enchanted Hunters: The Power of Stories in Childhood
    Ever wondered why little children love listening to stories, why older ones get lost in certain books? In this enthralling work, Maria Tatar challenges many of our assumptions about childhood reading. Much as our culture pays lip service to the importance of literature, we...
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  • Dictionary of the Undoing by Freeman, John
    Dictionary of the Undoing
    For John Freeman--literary critic, essayist, editor, poet, "one of the preeminent book people of our time" (Dave Eggers)--it is the rare moment when words are not enough. But in the wake of the election of 2016, words felt useless, even indulgent. Action was the...
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  • Don't Tell the Grown-Ups: The Subversive Power of Children's Literature by Lurie, Alison
    Don't Tell the Grown-Ups: The Subversive Power of Children's Literature
    In sixteen spirited essays, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alison Lurie, who is also one of our wittiest and most astute cultural commentators, explores the world of children's literature--from Lewis Carroll to Dr. Seuss, Mark Twain to Beatrix Potter--and shows that the best-loved children's books tend...
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  • Haunted Heart: The Life and Times of Stephen King by Rogak, Lisa
    Haunted Heart: The Life and Times of Stephen King
    One of the most prolific and popular authors in the world today, Stephen King has become part of pop culture history. His best-selling novels such as Carrie, It, Christine, and many others have captured the imaginations of millions of readers. But who is the...
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  • Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac, the Beat Generation, and America by McNally, Dennis
    Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac, the Beat Generation, and America
    A blockbuster of a biography . . . absolutely magnificent.--San Francisco Chronicle Jack Kerouac--King of the Beats, unwitting catalyst for the '60s counterculture, groundbreaking author--was a complex and compelling man: a star athlete with a literary bent; a spontaneous writer vilified by the New...
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  • The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare, William
    The Merchant of Venice
    In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business...
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  • Fundamentals of Chinese Characters by Yin, John Jing-Hua
    Fundamentals of Chinese Characters
    Fundamentals of Chinese Characters focuses on the connections between the shapes and meanings of basic Chinese characters, enabling students to learn to recognize and write Chinese characters before they learn to speak Chinese. Presenting fundamental knowledge of Chinese characters according to their intrinsic regularity...
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  • Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality by Mariátegui, José Carlos
    Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality
    "Once again I repeat that I am not an impartial; objective critic. My judgments are nourished by my ideals, my sentiments, my passions. I have an avowed and resolute ambition: to assist in the creation of Peruvian socialism. I am far removed from the...
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  • Morning Star: Surrealism, Marxism, Anarchism, Situationism, Utopia by Löwy, Michael
    Morning Star: Surrealism, Marxism, Anarchism, Situationism, Utopia
    An expanded edition of revered theorist Michael Löwy's Morning Star: Marxism and Surrealism (previously published in French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Greek), this masterwork collects the author's essays on the ways in which surrealism intersected with a variety of revolutionary political approaches, ranging from...
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  • The Dialogic Imagination: Four Essays by Bakhtin, M. M.
    The Dialogic Imagination: Four Essays
    These essays reveal Mikhail Bakhtin (1895-1975)--known in the West largely through his studies of Rabelais and Dostoevsky--as a philosopher of language, a cultural historian, and a major theoretician of the novel. The Dialogic Imagination presents, in superb English translation, four selections from Voprosy literatury...
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  • Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction by Bradford, Richard
    Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction
    Crime fiction has been one of the most popular genres since the 19th century, but has roots in works as varied as Sophocles, Herodotus, and Shakespeare. In this Very Short Introduction Richard Bradford explores the history of the genre, by considering the various definitions...
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  • Medieval Literature by Treharne, Elaine
    Medieval Literature
    This Very Short Introduction provides a compelling account of the emergence of the earliest literature in Britain and Ireland, including English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Anglo-Latin and Anglo-Norman. Introducing the reader to some of the greatest poetry, prose and drama ever written, Elaine Treharne discusses...
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  • Demosthenes: Selected Speeches by Demosthenes
    Demosthenes: Selected Speeches
    'Even if everyone else succumbs to slavery, we must still fight for our freedom.' Admired by many in the ancient world as the greatest of the classic Athenian orators, Demosthenes was intimately involved in the political events of his day. As well as showing...
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  • Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-Text by Langland, William
    Piers Plowman: A New Translation of the B-Text
    This is a new annotated translation of the B-text, Langland's own extensive revision of his original text. One of the greatest poems of the English Middle Ages, Piers Plowman remains of enduring interest for its vivid picture of the whole life of medieval society,...
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  • Idylls by Theocritus
    Idylls
    A key figure in the development of Western literature, the Greek poet Theocritus of Syracuse, was the inventor of "bucolic" or pastoral poetry in the first half of the third century BC. These vignettes of country life, which center on competitions of song 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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