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  • Holocaust Consciousness and Cold War Violence in Latin America by Tarica, Estelle
    Holocaust Consciousness and Cold War Violence in Latin America
    This book proposes the existence of a recognizably distinct Holocaust consciousness in Latin America since the 1970s. Community leaders, intellectuals, writers, and political activists facing state repression have seen themselves reflected in Holocaust histories and have used Holocaust terms to describe human rights atrocities...
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  • Fear and Other Stories by Norich, Anita
    Fear and Other Stories
    Fear and Other Storiesis a translation from Yiddish to English of the collected stories of Chana Blankshteyn ( 1860-1939), a woman who may be almost entirely forgotten now but was widely admired during her long and productive life. The mere existence of these stories...
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  • Robert Morgan: Essays on the Life and Work by West, Robert M.
    Robert Morgan: Essays on the Life and Work
    For more than fifty years Robert Morgan has brought to life the landscape, history and culture of the Southern Appalachia of his youth. In 30 acclaimed volumes, including poetry, short story collections, novels and nonfiction prose, he has celebrated an often marginalized region. His...
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  • Edwidge Danticat: A Companion to the Young Adult Literature by Snodgrass, Mary Ellen
    Edwidge Danticat: A Companion to the Young Adult Literature
    A comet in the mounting firmament of third-world, non-white, female writers, Edwidge Danticat stands apart. An accomplished trilingual children's and YA author, she is also an activist, op-ed and cinema writer, and keynote speaker. Much of her work introduces the world to the cultural...
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  • A Survey of Catholic History in Modern Japan by Uno, Kei
    A Survey of Catholic History in Modern Japan
    A Survey of Catholic History in Modern Japan discusses Japanese Catholic history from the Meiji period (1868-1912) to the present. The aim of this highly original book is to consider the relevance of Japanese Catholics to political and cultural circumstances in modern and contemporary...
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  • Secretly Treasured Jokes about Pirates by Garstecki, Julia
    Secretly Treasured Jokes about Pirates
    Author: Julia GarsteckiPublisher: Black Rabbit BooksPublished: 01/11/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.10w x 0.20dISBN: 9781644665619Audience: Ages 9-12
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  • Understanding Marx, Understanding Modernism by Steven, Mark
    Understanding Marx, Understanding Modernism
    A concentrated study of the relationships between modernism and transformative left utopianism, this volume provides an introduction to Marx and Marxism for modernists, and an introduction to modernism for Marxists. Its guiding hypothesis is that Marx's writing absorbed the lessons of artistic and cultural...
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  • Screening Love and War in Troy: Fall of a City by Augoustakis, Antony
    Screening Love and War in Troy: Fall of a City
    This is the first volume of essays published on the television series Troy: Fall of a City (BBC One and Netflix, 2018). Covering a wide range of engaging topics, such as gender, race and politics, international scholars in the fields of classics, history and...
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  • Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times by Nafisi, Azar
    Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times
    The New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran returns with a guide to the power of literature in turbulent times, arming readers with a resistance reading list, ranging from James Baldwin to Zora Neale Hurston to Margaret Atwood.[A] stunning look at...
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  • Joyce, Aristotle, and Aquinas by O'Rourke, Fran
    Joyce, Aristotle, and Aquinas
    A rich examination of the influence of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas on James Joyce In this book, Fran O'Rourke examines the influence of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas on James Joyce, arguing that both thinkers fundamentally shaped the philosophical outlook which pervades the author's oeuvre....
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  • The Puritan Gentry: The Great Puritan Families of Early Stuart England by Cliffe, J. T.
    The Puritan Gentry: The Great Puritan Families of Early Stuart England
    Originally published in 1984, this was the first detailed study of the impact of Puritan influences on the wealthy county families of early Stuart England. It discusses one of the central issues in the history of the English Civil War: what motivated those men...
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  • In the Shadow of the Holocaust: Jewish-Communist Writers in East Germany by Fox, Thomas C.
    In the Shadow of the Holocaust: Jewish-Communist Writers in East Germany
    This study investigates six German Jewish writers' negotiation of Jewish-German-Communist identity in post-Holocaust East Germany. This study investigates the negotiation of Jewish-German-Communist identity in post-Holocaust Germany, specifically East Germany. After an introduction to the political-historical context, it highlights the conflicted writings of six East...
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  • The Collected Essays of Mary Butts by Butts, Mary
    The Collected Essays of Mary Butts
    Author: Mary ButtsPublisher: McPhersonPublished: 10/01/2021Pages: 399Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.35h x 5.51w x 1.26dISBN: 9781620540329Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 09/06/2021About the AuthorA distinctive and original voice within the Modernism movement, the English novelist Mary Butts was a prodigy of style, learning, and energy who wrote...
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  • Genres of Privacy in Postwar America by Rampell, Palmer
    Genres of Privacy in Postwar America
    With this incisive work, Palmer Rampell reveals the surprising role genre fiction played in redefining the category of the private person in the postwar period. Especially after the Supreme Court established a constitutional right to privacy in 1965, legal scholars, judges, and the public...
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  • The Light of Asia: The Poem That Defined the Buddha by Ramesh, Jairam
    The Light of Asia: The Poem That Defined the Buddha
    The Light of Asia is an epic poem by Sir Edwin Arnold that was first published in 1879. It is a narrative of the life and message of the Buddha. It quickly became a huge sensation and has continued to resonate powerfully across the...
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  • Mimesis: The Analytic Anthropology of Literature by Podoroga, Valery
    Mimesis: The Analytic Anthropology of Literature
    Ground-breaking work of philosophy and Russian Literature: translated for the first time Valery Podoroga was one of the most important thinkers of his generation. Here his most famous work is translated into English for the first time. In it he gives a panorama view...
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  • The New Negro by Locke, Alain
    The New Negro
    First published in 1925, "The New Negro" is Alain Locke's compilation of important works by early twentieth-century African American writers. Exhibiting the brilliance of early twentieth-century African American writers, "The New Negro" has been cited as one of the most important texts in the...
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    The Poem
    Publisher: Faber & FaberPublished: 02/08/2022Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.20w x 1.90dISBN: 9780571356652
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  • Inventing William of Norwich: Thomas of Monmouth, Antisemitism, and Literary Culture, 1150-1200 by Blurton, Heather
    Inventing William of Norwich: Thomas of Monmouth, Antisemitism, and Literary Culture, 1150-1200
    William of Norwich is the name of a young boy purported to have been killed by Jews in or about 1144, thus becoming the victim of the first recorded case of such a ritual murder in Western Europe and a seminal figure in the...
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  • Three Midwestern Playwrights: How Floyd Dell, George Cram Cook, and Susan Glaspell Transformed American Theatre by Noe, Marcia
    Three Midwestern Playwrights: How Floyd Dell, George Cram Cook, and Susan Glaspell Transformed American Theatre
    In the early 1900s, three small-town midwestern playwrights helped shepherd American theatre into the modern era. Together, they created the renowned Provincetown Players collective, which not only launched many careers but also had the power to affect US social, cultural, and political beliefs.The philosophical...
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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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