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  • Unveiled: Overcoming Trauma to Walk in Your Divine Purpose by Bolton, Shenita V.
    Unveiled: Overcoming Trauma to Walk in Your Divine Purpose
    In these pages, you will find a blend of women's personal stories, scriptures, and spiritual wisdom designed to guide you on your journey. Each chapter serves as a testimony and stepping stone, encouraging the reader to confront your past, embrace your authentic self, and...
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  • Ulysses: Second Edition by Joyce, James
    Ulysses: Second Edition
    '- What is your nation if I may ask, says the citizen.- Ireland, says Bloom. I was born here. Ireland.' Ulysses, one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century, has had a profound influence on modern fiction. In a series of episodes covering...
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  • Thomas and Beulah by Dove, Rita
    Thomas and Beulah
    A collection of poetry by Rita Dove.Author: Rita DovePublisher: Carnegie-Mellon University PressPublished: 01/01/1986Pages: 80Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.30dISBN: 9780887480218Award: Pulitzer Prize - WinnerReview Citation(s): Ebony 11/01/2005 pg. 44
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  • The Star Thrower by Eiseley, Loren
    The Star Thrower
    A collection of the author's favorite essays and poems. This volume includes selections that span Eiseley's entire writing career and provide a sampling of the author as naturalist, poet, scientist, and humanist. "Loren Eiseley's work changed my life" (Ray Bradbury). Introduction by W. H....
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  • The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative by Gornick, Vivian
    The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative
    A guide to the art of personal writing, by the author of Fierce Attachments and The End of the Novel of Love All narrative writing must pull from the raw material of life a tale that will shape experience, transform event, deliver a bit...
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  • The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Lepore, Jill
    The Secret History of Wonder Woman
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Within the origin of one of the world's most iconic superheroes hides a fascinating family story--and a crucial history of feminism in the twentieth-century. "Everything you might want in a page-turner...skeletons in the closet, a believe-it-or-not weirdness in its biographical details,...
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  • The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Graphic Literature: Artists and Writers on Creating Graphic Narratives, Poetry Comics, and Literary Collage by Ervick, Kelcey
    The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Graphic Literature: Artists and Writers on Creating Graphic Narratives, Poetry Comics, and Literary Collage
    The fourth volume in the immensely popular Field Guide series, The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Graphic Literature gives readers unprecedented insight into the techniques of 28 of today's most innovative creators of poetry comics, graphic narratives, and image-text hybrids. With original craft...
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  • The Olive Tree by Walsh, Alexandra K.
    The Olive Tree
    On her 90th birthday, Big Yiayia unwraps a photo album that opens the door to a lifetime of memories...As Marie celebrates her beloved Big Yiayia's milestone birthday, she doesn't expect the most meaningful gift to be a book filled with photos and memories that...
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  • The New Negro: A History in Documents, 1887-1937 by Patterson, Martha H.
    The New Negro: A History in Documents, 1887-1937
    An authoritative anthology tracing the history of one of the most important concepts Black people drew on to challenge the brutal, totalizing system of Jim Crow racism This book brings together a wealth of readings on the metaphor of the "New Negro," charting how...
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  • The Mystery of Perception: A Conversation with Lynne Tillman by Lewandowski, Taylor
    The Mystery of Perception: A Conversation with Lynne Tillman
    Candid and instantly engaging, this will be the go-to introduction to Lynne Tillman for readers everywhere and is a must have for any fan. A breakthrough for the legendary underground icon, who speaks about her life as a writer and her work in a...
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  • The History of Hentai Manga: An Expressionist Examination of Eromanga by Rito, Kimi
    The History of Hentai Manga: An Expressionist Examination of Eromanga
    While manga is now a well known entity in the global publishing scene, the medium's international success has its roots in the realm of eros. Japanese media critic Kimi Rito dives into the history of manga's erotic world a genre known internationally simply as...
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  • The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol by Gogol, Nikolai
    The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol
    "A superb new translation" (The New Yorker) of stories that allow readers to experience the unmistakable genius of a writer who paved the way for Dostoevsky and Kafka. When Nikolai Gogol left his Ukrainian village in 1828 to seek his fortune in St. Petersburg,...
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  • The Black Unicorn: Poems by Lorde, Audre
    The Black Unicorn: Poems
    Rich continues: "Refusing to be circumscribed by any simple identity, Audre Lorde writes as a Black woman, a mother, a daughter, a Lesbian, a feminist, a visionary; poems of elemental wildness and healing, nightmare and lucidity. Her rhythms and accents have the timelessness of...
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  • The Art of Memoir by Karr, Mary
    The Art of Memoir
    "Karr is a national treasure--that rare genius who's also a brilliant teacher. This joyful celebration of memoir packs transcendent insights with trademark hilarity. Anyone yearning to write will be inspired, and anyone passionate to live an examined life will fall in love with language...
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  • Rules for the Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse by Oliver, Mary
    Rules for the Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse
    Pulitzer-prize winning poet and National Book Award winner, Mary Oliver, provides a graceful manual on the mechanics of poetical composition."True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, / As those move easiest who have learned to dance," wrote Alexander Pope. "The dance," in...
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  • Robert Frost: Sixteen Poems to Learn by Heart by Frost, Robert
    Robert Frost: Sixteen Poems to Learn by Heart
    Celebrate Robert Frost's 150th birthday with a deluxe keepsake edition featuring 16 of his greatest poems--with brilliant essays highlighting his special genius and the power of memorization to unlock the magic of his language During a public reading Robert Frost was once asked why...
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  • Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination by Morrison, Toni
    Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination
    An immensely persuasive work of literary criticism that opens a new chapter in the American dialogue on race--and promises to change the way we read American literature--from the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner Morrison shows how much the themes of freedom and individualism, manhood and...
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  • Othello: The Moor of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeareothello: The Moor of Venice by Shakespeare, William
    Othello: The Moor of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeareothello: The Moor of Venice
    Along with Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth, Othello is one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies. What distinguishes Othello is its bold treatment of racial and gender themes. It is also the only tragedy to feature a main character, Iago, who truly seems evil, betraying...
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  • Omeros by Walcott, Derek
    Omeros
    Omeros is the grand epic poem told in multiple chapters from Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright Derek Walcott. With circular narrative design, titled with the Greek name for Homer, Omeros simultaneously charts two currents of history: the visible history charted in events--the tribal losses...
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  • Notes of a Native Son by Baldwin, James
    Notes of a Native Son
    A deluxe hardcover edition of one of James Baldwin's most admired works, exploring what it means to be Black in America and his own search for identity Part of the Beacon Classics series Originally published in 1955, James Baldwin's timeless and moving essays on...
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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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