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  • Joseph Conrad and the Narration of Silence by Peters, John
    Joseph Conrad and the Narration of Silence
    Joseph Conrad and the Narration of Silence investigates how Conrad's narrators speak without speaking, focusing first on what is unsayable and then on what is unsaid. Silences (both literal and metaphorical) occur throughout Conrad's writings, and all connect in a meaningful manner to the...
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  • In Defense of Sex: Nonbinary Embodiment and Desire by Breu, Christopher
    In Defense of Sex: Nonbinary Embodiment and Desire
    Examines the need to recenter the category of sex-theorizing sex itself as nonbinary-in contemporary studies of gender and sexuality Gender has largely replaced sex as a category in critical theory, in progressive cultural circles, and in everyday bureaucratic language. Much of this development has...
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  • I Am Scared; VERY SCARED! by Akinyemi, John Ayoola
    I Am Scared; VERY SCARED!
    Author: John Ayoola AkinyemiPublisher: Eagle LiteraryPublished: 10/25/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25dISBN: 9798330508495
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  • H?lderlin's Madness: Chronicle of a Dwelling Life, 1806-1843 by Agamben, Giorgio
    H?lderlin's Madness: Chronicle of a Dwelling Life, 1806-1843
    One of Europe's greatest living philosophers, Giorgio Agamben, analyzes the life and work of one of Europe's greatest poets, Friedrich Hölderlin. What does it mean to inhabit a place or a self? What is a habit? And, for human beings, doesn't living mean--first and...
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  • Herodotus: Book III by Longley, Georgina
    Herodotus: Book III
    This accessible edition for students presents Herodotus as one of the most fascinating and colourful authors from the ancient world. Book III of Herodotus' nine-book work is one of the richest in its exploration of themes, such as the practices and customs of different...
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  • Herman Melville: Moby-Dick: Essays, Articles, Reviews by Selby, Nick
    Herman Melville: Moby-Dick: Essays, Articles, Reviews
    This Columbia Critical Guide starts with extracts from Melville's own letters and essays and from early reviews of Moby-Dick that set the terms for later critical evaluations. Subsequent chapters deal with the "Melville Revival" of the 1920s and the novel's central place in the...
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  • Hemingway's Faith by Kendall, Mary Claire
    Hemingway's Faith
    Ernest Hemingway belongs to the triumvirate of the three greatest writers from America's golden age of literature, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and William Faulkner, but little is known about his religious faith. Celebrated for The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom...
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  • Hell Is Dark with No Flowers, Vol. 2 (Light Novel) by Michio, Yoru
    Hell Is Dark with No Flowers, Vol. 2 (Light Novel)
    A letter hinting at an impending murder and dismemberment is delivered to Shiroshi's door, and he and Seiji set out to investigate. They find themselves venturing to a remote island dominated by a towering Baroque mansion, where all manner of surprises await them --...
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  • Family Constellations in Contemporary Ibero-American and Slavic Literatures: Historical Imaginary, Transnationality, Narrative Form by Artwińska, Anna
    Family Constellations in Contemporary Ibero-American and Slavic Literatures: Historical Imaginary, Transnationality, Narrative Form
    This volume examines Ibero-American as well as Slavic literatures of the 21st century and studies how historical imaginaries in family narratives are functionalized for both individual and collective and (post-)national identities. The analysis proceeds along three conceptual axes. What these narratives have in common...
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  • Ezekiel's Sign-Acts: Methods and Interpretation by Mayfield, Tyler D.
    Ezekiel's Sign-Acts: Methods and Interpretation
    Author: Tyler D. MayfieldPublisher: de GruyterPublished: 11/04/2024Pages: 240Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69dISBN: 9783111519739
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  • Elizabeth Bishop at Work by Cook, Eleanor
    Elizabeth Bishop at Work
    In her lifetime Elizabeth Bishop was appreciated as a writer's writer (John Ashbery once called her "the writer's writer's writer"). But since her death in 1979 her reputation has grown, and today she is recognized as a major twentieth-century poet. Critics and biographers now...
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  • Dylan Thomas by Goodby, John
    Dylan Thomas
    An accessible introduction to the life and work of the inventive Welsh poet. Dylan Thomas--author of some of the century's greatest poetry, stories, and film scripts as well as one of the greatest radio features ever broadcast, Under Milk Wood--is often characterized as self-indulgent....
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  • Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction by Barrett, Andrea
    Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction
    In this thoughtful collection of essays, Andrea Barrett draws from her experiences writing some of the most acclaimed historical fiction of our time to explore the mysteries and delights of the genre. Inspiration found in the past, she argues, can illuminate fiction, just as...
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  • Creative Mythology (the Masks of God, Volume 4) by Campbell, Joseph
    Creative Mythology (the Masks of God, Volume 4)
    An updated edition of the beloved final volume in Joseph Campbell's monumental Masks of God series, Creative Mythology tells the inner story of humanity's entire philosophical, spiritual, and artistic history since the Dark Ages, ultimately positioning each of us as the creator of our...
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  • Comrade Whitman: From Russian to Internationalist Icon by Rumeau, Delphine
    Comrade Whitman: From Russian to Internationalist Icon
    The reception of Walt Whitman has been a global phenomenon. This book focuses on the Russian and Soviet uses of the poet and shows their central role in the construction of a revolutionary and internationalist icon. Author: Delphine RumeauPublisher: Academic Studies PressPublished: 06/18/2024Pages: 376Binding...
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  • Complicity in Fin-De-Si?cle Literature by Craske, Helen
    Complicity in Fin-De-Si?cle Literature
    Complicity in Fin-de-siècle Literature examines late-nineteenth century French understandings of literature as a morally collusive medium, which implicates readers, writers, and critics in risqué or illicit ideas and behaviour. It considers definitions of complicity from the period's evolving legal statutes, critical debates about literary...
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  • Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures by Smith, Andrew
    Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures
    This book provides new empirical evidence about the ways in which social inequalities, especially those of class, shape and delimit forms of cultural reception and creative opportunity. How does it come about that, in George Orwell's words, 'the divorce between poetry and popular culture...
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  • Cien años de identidad: Introducción a la literatura latinoamericana del siglo XX by Comfort, Kelly
    Cien años de identidad: Introducción a la literatura latinoamericana del siglo XX
    Cien años de identidad: Introducción a la literatura latinoamericana del siglo XX [One Hundred Years of Identity: Introduction to Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature] is an advanced Spanish textbook and Latin American literature anthology, guiding students through the critical analysis of fourteen literary and filmic...
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  • Bakkhai: Euripides by Euripides
    Bakkhai: Euripides
    Regarded by many as Euripides' masterpiece, Bakkhai is a powerful examination of religious ecstasy and the resistance to it. A call for moderation, it rejects the temptation of pure reason as well as pure sensuality, and is a staple of Greek tragedy, representing in...
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  • A Poetic Genealogy of North African Literature by Connolly, Thomas C.
    A Poetic Genealogy of North African Literature
    Engaging the poetic to expand our imagination of Maghrebi literature in French Poetry, as the Moroccan writer Abdelk?bir Khatibi describes it, is a form of dissymmetry that exposes readers to the unexpected, and to the possibility of a transformative encounter with the text. Drawing...
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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?

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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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