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  • Break, Blow, Burn: Camille Paglia Reads Forty-Three of the World's Best Poems by Paglia, Camille
    Break, Blow, Burn: Camille Paglia Reads Forty-Three of the World's Best Poems
    America's most provocative intellectual brings her blazing powers of analysis to the most famous poems of the Western tradition--and unearths some previously obscure verses worthy of a place in our canon. Combining close reading with a panoramic breadth of learning, Camille Paglia sharpens our...
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  • God's Silence by Wright, Franz
    God's Silence
    In this luminous new collection of poems, Franz Wright expands on the spiritual joy he found in his Pulitzer Prize-winning Walking to Martha's Vineyard. Wright, whom we know as a poet of exquisite miniatures, opens God's Silence with "East Boston, 1996," a powerful long...
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  • Poems Are Teachers: How Studying Poetry Strengthens Writing in All Genres by Vanderwater, Amy Ludwig
    Poems Are Teachers: How Studying Poetry Strengthens Writing in All Genres
    "Poems wake us up, keep us company, and remind us that our world is big and small, And too, poems teach us how to write. Anything." Amy Ludwig VanDerwater explains in Poems Are Teachers. This is a practical book designed for every classroom teacher....
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  • The Longman Anthology of World Literature, Volume a: The Ancient World by Damrosch, David
    The Longman Anthology of World Literature, Volume a: The Ancient World
    This volume samples a broad range of literature from the ancient world. It offers extensive selections from The Bible, The Book of Songs, The Mahabharata, The Ramayana, and Virgil's Aenid, as well as seven longer works in their entirety, including The Epic of Gilgamesh...
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  • The Traveling Feast: On the Road and at the Table with My Heroes by Bass, Rick
    The Traveling Feast: On the Road and at the Table with My Heroes
    Acclaimed author Rick Bass decided to thank all of his writing heroes in person, one meal at a time, in this rich smorgasbord of a memoir . . . a soul-nourishing, road-burning act of tribute (New York Times Book Review). From his bid to...
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  • John Steinbeck's the Grapes of Wrath: A Reference Guide by Heavilin, Barbara a.
    John Steinbeck's the Grapes of Wrath: A Reference Guide
    John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is one of the most widely read American novels. Much has been written about the book, yet a number of recent critics have challenged its merits and questioned its place in the canon. The novel was published...
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  • The Turn of the Screw: A Case Study in Contemporary Criticism by James, Henry
    The Turn of the Screw: A Case Study in Contemporary Criticism
    Alongside the novel by Henry James, this edition of Turn of the Screw contains documents that place the work in historical context and critical essays present the text from several contemporary critical perspectives to enhance your understanding of the novel and the time in...
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  • The Dark-Hunter Companion by Kenyon, Sherrilyn
    The Dark-Hunter Companion
    Consider this handbook your education. Hunter 101. And don't go thinking you got off easy just because there's not a pop quiz at the end. This is the good stuff. The real deal. In here you'll find out all there is to know about...
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  • In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination by Atwood, Margaret
    In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination
    A marvelous collection of wide-ranging essays from the bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, exploring her lifelong relationship to science fiction--as a reader and as a writer At a time when the borders between genres are increasingly porous, she maps the...
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  • Mesopotamia by Zhadan, Serhiy
    Mesopotamia
    A unique work of fiction from the troubled streets of Ukraine, giving invaluable testimony to the new history unfolding in the nation's post-independence years "Serhiy Zhadan is one of the most important creators of European culture at work today. His novels, poems, and songs...
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  • Panorama of Paris: Selections from "Tableau de Paris" by Popkin, Jeremy D.
    Panorama of Paris: Selections from "Tableau de Paris"
    Panorama of Paris offers English-language readers an introduction to one of the forgotten masterpieces of French literature, Louis-Sébastien Mercier's twelve-volume Le Tableau de Paris (published from 1781 to 1788), an important and original work that helped shape many kinds of French writing. Colorfully written,...
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  • Juan Luna's Revolver by Igloria, Luisa
    Juan Luna's Revolver
    The poems in Juan Luna' s Revolver both address history and attempt to transcend it through their exploration of the complexity of diaspora. Attending to the legacy of colonial and postcolonial encounters, Luisa A. Igloria has crafted poems that create links of sympathetic human...
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  • A Refuge in Thunder: Candomblé and Alternative Spaces of Blackness by Harding, Rachel E.
    A Refuge in Thunder: Candomblé and Alternative Spaces of Blackness
    "[An important] detailing of the development and evolution of a major institution of the African Diaspora [and] of Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian identity." --Sheila S. WalkerThe Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé has long been recognized as an extraordinary resource of African tradition, values, and identity among its...
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  • Aesopica, Volume One: A Series of Texts Relating to Aesop or Ascribed to Him or Closely Connected with the Literary Tradition That Bears His by Perry, Ben Edwin
    Aesopica, Volume One: A Series of Texts Relating to Aesop or Ascribed to Him or Closely Connected with the Literary Tradition That Bears His
    The most complete corpus of the proverbs and fables of Aesop ever assembledBen Edwin Perry's Aesopica remains the definitive edition of all fables reputed to be by Aesop. The volume begins traditionally with a life of Aesop, but in two different and previously unedited...
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  • My Friend Hitler: And Other Plays by Mishima, Yukio
    My Friend Hitler: And Other Plays
    Though best known for his novels, Yukio Mishima published more than sixty plays, almost all of which were produced during his lifetime. Among them are kabuki plays and others inspired by No dramas--two types used in classical Japanese theater. Of play-writing Mishima once observed,...
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  • Next Word, Better Word: The Craft of Writing Poetry by Dobyns, Stephen
    Next Word, Better Word: The Craft of Writing Poetry
    This accessible writer's guide provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contemporary concerns and practices. Stephen Dobyns, author of the classic book on the beauty of poetry, Best Words, Best Order, moves into new terrain in this remarkable book. Bringing years of...
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  • Writing about Literature by Roberts, Edgar V.
    Writing about Literature
    Writing about Literature serves as a hands-on guide for writing about literature, thus reinforcing the integration of literature and composition. Reading literature encourages students to think and using literary topics gives instructors an effective way to combine writing and literary study.Author: Edgar V. RobertsPublisher:...
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  • Lucian: Selected Dialogues by Costa, C. D. N.
    Lucian: Selected Dialogues
    The Greek satirist Lucian was a brilliantly entertaining writer who invented the comic dialogue as a vehicle for satiric comment. His influence was immense, not only on the Greek world, but on later European writers such as Rabelais and Swift. His dialogues puncture the...
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  • Principles of Human Knowledge and Three Dialogues by Berkeley, George
    Principles of Human Knowledge and Three Dialogues
    Berkeley's idealism started a revolution in philosophy. As one of the great empiricist thinkers he not only influenced British philosophers from Hume to Russell and the logical positivists in the twentieth-century, he also set the scene for the continental idealism of Hegel and even...
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  • A Little Greek Reader by Morwood, James
    A Little Greek Reader
    Covering an extensive variety of grammatical constructions, A Little Greek Reader is an ideal supplement for undergraduate courses in beginning and intermediate Greek. It presents more than 200 vivid, unadapted passages drawn from the poetry and prose of a wide range of Greek authors...
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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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