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  • Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Rundell, Katherine
    Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne
    Winner of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-FictionWinner of the 2022 Slightly Foxed Best First Biography PrizeShortlisted for the 2023 Plutarch Award A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Best Book of 2022 A New York Times Notable Book of the YearNamed a Best...
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  • Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien's World by Flieger, Verlyn
    Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien's World
    J. R. R. Tolkien is perhaps best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but it is in The Silmarillion that the true depth of Tolkien's Middle-earth can be understood. The Silmarillion was written before, during, and after Tolkien wrote The...
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  • Smilla's Sense of Snow by Hoeg, Peter
    Smilla's Sense of Snow
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Convinced she has uncovered a shattering crime, an Inuit expat must confront a buried secret back home to bring a murderer to justice in this "finger-biting Danish suspense novel" (Chicago Tribune) from the internationally renowned author of The Woman...
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  • Simple & Direct by Barzun, Jacques
    Simple & Direct
    A fter a lifetime of writing and editing prose, Jacques Barzun has set down his view of the best ways to improve one's style. His discussions of diction, syntax, tone, meaning, composition, and revision guide the reader through the technique of making the written...
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  • Shakespeare: The World as Stage by Bryson, Bill
    Shakespeare: The World as Stage
    Bill Bryson's bestselling biography of William Shakespeare takes the reader on an enthralling tour through Elizabethan England and the eccentricities of Shakespearean scholarship--updated with a new introduction by the author to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's deathWilliam Shakespeare, the most celebrated poet in...
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  • Selected Poems: Dual-Language Edition by Hugo, Victor
    Selected Poems: Dual-Language Edition
    A selection of poems from one of the nineteenth century's greatest French writers For most of his life, Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was the most famous writer in the world. His legacy includes celebrated works of drama, fiction, memoir, and criticism. But in his day...
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  • Reading Picture Books with Children: How to Shake Up Storytime and Get Kids Talking about What They See by Lambert, Megan Dowd
    Reading Picture Books with Children: How to Shake Up Storytime and Get Kids Talking about What They See
    A new, interactive approach to storytime, The Whole Book Approach was developed in conjunction with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and expert author Megan Dowd Lambert's graduate work in children's literature at Simmons College, offering a practical guide for reshaping storytime...
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  • Present Concerns: Journalistic Essays by Lewis, C. S.
    Present Concerns: Journalistic Essays
    A repackaged edition of the revered author's essays in which he deliberates on contemporary issues, from the moral to the spiritual to the practical.C. S. Lewis--the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters,...
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  • Paradise Lost: A Norton Critical Edition by Milton, John
    Paradise Lost: A Norton Critical Edition
    This Norton Critical Edition includes: The 1674 text of Paradise Lost, with emendations and adoptions from the first edition and from the scribal manuscript. Spelling and punctuation have been modernized for student readers. An illuminating introduction and abundant explanatory annotations by Gordon Teskey. Source...
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  • Our Sense of Gratitude: For Christopher Ricks by Autrey, Michael
    Our Sense of Gratitude: For Christopher Ricks
    This collection honors Christopher Ricks, the eminent textual editor and literary critic and one of the founders of the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics and Writers (ALSCW), an organization thirty-one years young. In the capacious spirit of the ALSCW, this festschrift is a core...
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  • One More Page: A Sticker Book for Book Lovers! by Hughes, Katie
    One More Page: A Sticker Book for Book Lovers!
    Show off your love for books with this amazing collection of book-themed stickers, perfect for decorating your reading accessories like e-readers, journals, water bottles, phones, and more--with over 500 unique designs made just for book lovers and bibliophiles! Attention bibliomaniacs, book addicts, and literature...
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  • Motel Chronicles by Shepard, Sam
    Motel Chronicles
    Motel Chronicles reveals the fast-moving and sometimes surprising world of the man behind the plays that have made Sam Shepard a living legend in the theater. Shepard chronicles his own life birth in Illinois, childhood memories of Guam, Pasadena and rural Southern California, adventures...
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  • Manga's First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989 by Horbinski, Andrea
    Manga's First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
    A comprehensive English-language history of a beloved medium, Manga's First Century tells the story of the artists and fans who built a cultural juggernaut. Manga is the world's most popular style of comics. How did manga and anime--"moving manga"--become ubiquitous? Manga's First Century delves...
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  • Leaves of Grass by Whitman, Walt
    Leaves of Grass
    'I spring from the pages into your arms' Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass stands as one of the most influential and innovative literary works of the last two hundred years. Widely credited as the originator of free verse in English, Whitman put forward a...
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  • J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Tolkien, J. R. R.
    J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
    J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and...
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  • How to Read and Why by Bloom, Harold
    How to Read and Why
    Information is endlessly available to us; where shall wisdom be found?" is the crucial question with which renowned literary critic Harold Bloom begins this impassioned book on the pleasures and benefits of reading well. For more than forty years, Bloom has transformed college students...
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  • Far Calls: On Omens, Slips, & Epiphanies by Heller-Roazen, Daniel
    Far Calls: On Omens, Slips, & Epiphanies
    An inquiry into the theories and practices of overhearing When words are not heard but overheard, when phrases are perceived in bits and pieces, and when speakers, failing to do as they intend, state things that they never meant to say, the saying, in...
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  • Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's the Hobbit by Olsen, Corey
    Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's the Hobbit
    "An admirable and thought-provoking consideration of the underlying themes of The Hobbit, following the there-and-back-again progress from its famous first line on through to Bilbo's return home at the story's end." -- Douglas A. Anderson, author of The Annotated Hobbit The Hobbit is one...
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  • Even Strange Ghosts Can Be Shared: The Collected Letters of Jack Spicer by Spicer, Jack
    Even Strange Ghosts Can Be Shared: The Collected Letters of Jack Spicer
    Collected correspondence showcases the dazzling intelligence of an iconic American writerThe more than 300 letters collected in Even Strange Ghosts Can Be Shared are a crucial component of Jack Spicer's unique oeuvre, and they radiate with the brilliance, ferocity, and vulnerability that characterizes his...
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  • Dead and Alive: Essays by Smith, Zadie
    Dead and Alive: Essays
    "Smart, somber...There's pleasure in watching a novelist wired to see all sides at once wrangle with her own dynamic subjectivity." - The New York Times Book Review A profound and unparalleled literary voice, Zadie Smith returns with a resounding collection of essays In this...
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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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