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  • Animate Literacies: Literature, Affect, and the Politics of Humanism by Snaza, Nathan
    Animate Literacies: Literature, Affect, and the Politics of Humanism
    In Animate Literacies Nathan Snaza proposes a new theory of literature and literacy in which he outlines how literacy is both constitutive of the social and used as a means to define the human. Weaving new materialism with feminist, queer, and decolonial thought, Snaza...
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  • The Poetry Gymnasium: 110 Proven Exercises to Shape Your Best Verse, 2D Ed. by Hunley, Tom C.
    The Poetry Gymnasium: 110 Proven Exercises to Shape Your Best Verse, 2D Ed.
    This expanded edition adds sixteen new exercises designed to inspire creativity and help poets hone their skills. Each exercise includes a clearly-stated learning objective, historical background matter on the particular subgenre being explored, and an example written by undergraduates at Western Kentucky University. The...
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  • A Dune Companion: Characters, Places and Terms in Frank Herbert's Original Six Novels by Palumbo, Donald E.
    A Dune Companion: Characters, Places and Terms in Frank Herbert's Original Six Novels
    This companion to Frank Herbert's six original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and other elements, and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity. An extensive introduction discusses...
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  • The Detective Novels of Agatha Christie: A Reader's Guide by Zemboy, James
    The Detective Novels of Agatha Christie: A Reader's Guide
    The most popular mystery writer of all time concocted a rich recipe of intrigue, character, and setting. All of Agatha Christie's 66 detective novels are covered here in great detail. Each chapter begins with general comments on a novel's geographical and historical setting, identifying...
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  • Tales of the Troubled Dead: Ghost Stories in Cultural History by Belsey, Catherine
    Tales of the Troubled Dead: Ghost Stories in Cultural History
    Considers the ways ghost stories appeal to our uneasy relationship with conventional good sense What do they want, the ghosts that, even in the age of science, still haunt our storytelling? Catherine Belsey's answer to the question traces Gothic writing and tales of the...
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  • Doctor Faustus by Marlowe, Christopher
    Doctor Faustus
    In Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus a distinguished scholar turns away from learning and embraces necromancy to satisfy his yearning for knowledge, power and influence. Faustus trades his soul to Lucifer for the secrets of the universe, only to find that satisfaction remains beyond his...
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  • Journey's End GCSE Student Guide by Maunder, Andrew
    Journey's End GCSE Student Guide
    Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key features include a critical commentary...
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  • When We Were Free to Be: Looking Back at a Children's Classic and the Difference It Made by Rotskoff, Lori
    When We Were Free to Be: Looking Back at a Children's Classic and the Difference It Made
    If you grew up in the era of mood rings and lava lamps, you probably remember Free to Be . . . You and Me--the groundbreaking children's record, book, and television special that debuted in 1972. Conceived by actress and producer Marlo Thomas and...
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  • F. Scott Fitzgerald's the Beautiful and Damned: New Critical Essays by Blazek, William
    F. Scott Fitzgerald's the Beautiful and Damned: New Critical Essays
    F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and Damned, has frequently been dismissed as an outlier and curiosity in his oeuvre, a transitional work from the coming-of-age plot of This Side of Paradise to the masterful critique of American aspiration in The Great Gatsby....
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  • American Lonesome: The Work of Bruce Springsteen by Cologne-Brookes, Gavin
    American Lonesome: The Work of Bruce Springsteen
    American Lonesome: The Work of Bruce Springsteen begins with a visit to the Jersey Shore and ends with a meditation on the international legacy of Springsteen's writing, music, and performances. Gavin Cologne-Brookes's innovative study of this popular musician and his position in American culture...
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  • Encountering Pennywise: Critical Perspectives on Stephen King's It by May, Whitney S.
    Encountering Pennywise: Critical Perspectives on Stephen King's It
    Contributions by Amylou Ahava, Jeff Ambrose, Fernando Gabriel Pagnoni Berns, Daniel P. Compora, Penny Crofts, Keith Currie, Erin Giannini, Diganta Roy, Hannah Lina Schneeberger, Shannon S. Shaw, Maria Wiegel, and Margaret J. Yankovich First published in 1986, Stephen King's novel IT forever changed the...
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  • The Whole Harmonium: The Life of Wallace Stevens by Mariani, Paul
    The Whole Harmonium: The Life of Wallace Stevens
    An "incandescent....redefining biography of a major poet whose reputation continues to ascend" (Booklist, starred review)--Wallace Stevens, perhaps the most important American poet of the twentieth century. Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) lived a richly imaginative life that he expressed in his poems. "A biography that is...
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  • Momigliano and Antiquarianism: Foundations of the Modern Cultural Sciences by Miller, Peter N.
    Momigliano and Antiquarianism: Foundations of the Modern Cultural Sciences
    One of the greatest historians of the twentieth century, Arnaldo Momigliano (1908-1987) is known for his path-breaking studies of ancient Greek and Roman history. The encyclopedic knowledge of the ancient world that Momigliano brought to his work, however, enabled him to make connections between...
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  • Old English Metre: An Introduction by Terasawa, Jun
    Old English Metre: An Introduction
    Old English Metre offers an essential framework for the critical analysis of metrical structures and interpretations in Old English literature. Jun Terasawa's comprehensive introductory text covers the basics of Old English metre and reviews the current research in the field, emphasizing the interaction between...
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  • Settling Down and Settling Up: The Second Generation in Black Canadian and Black British Women's Writing by Medovarski, Andrea Katherine
    Settling Down and Settling Up: The Second Generation in Black Canadian and Black British Women's Writing
    Comparing second generation children of immigrants in black Canadian and black British women's writing, Settling Down and Settling Up extends discourses of diaspora and postcolonialism by expanding recent theory on movement and border crossing. While these concepts have recently gained theoretical currency, this book...
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  • Modernism in Kyiv: Jubilant Experimentation by Makaryk, Irena
    Modernism in Kyiv: Jubilant Experimentation
    The study of modernism has been largely focused on Western cultural centres such as Paris, Vienna, London, and New York. Extravagantly illustrated with over 300 photos and reproductions, Modernism in Kyiv demonstrates that the Ukrainian capital was a major centre of performing and visual...
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  • Promised Land PB: History and Historiography of the Black Experience in Chatham-Kent's Settlements and Beyond by de B'Beri, Boulou
    Promised Land PB: History and Historiography of the Black Experience in Chatham-Kent's Settlements and Beyond
    Eschewing the often romanticized Underground Railroad narrative that portrays southern Ontario as the welcoming destination of Blacks fleeing from slavery, The Promised Land reveals the Chatham-Kent area as a crucial settlement site for an early Black presence in Canada. The contributors present the everyday...
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  • African American Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students by Ostrom, Hans A.
    African American Literature: An Encyclopedia for Students
    This compact encyclopedia, aimed at students, selects the most important authors, literary movements, and key topics for them to know. Entries cover the most influential and highly regarded African American writers, including novelists, playwrights, poets, and nonfiction writers. The book covers key periods of...
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  • Socialist Realism in Vietnamese Literature: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Literature and Politics by Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Tuan Ngoc
    Socialist Realism in Vietnamese Literature: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Literature and Politics
    In the course of writing this book I received aid and support from many people. My greatest debt is to my supervisor, Emeritus Professor John McLaren, who not only carefully read and commented on my writing but also frequently motivated me to continue, particularly...
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  • The Poetry of Us: More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States by Lewis, J.
    The Poetry of Us: More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States
    It's all about us Join former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis on a lyrical journey through the United States to experience the wonders of America's people and places through 200+ inspiring poems and stunning photographs. Celebrate the gift of language and the...
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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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