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  • The Scarlet Letter and Other Writings: A Norton Critical Edition by Hawthorne, Nathaniel
    The Scarlet Letter and Other Writings: A Norton Critical Edition
    This Second Norton Critical Edition also includes: - Revised and expanded explanatory footnotes, a new preface, and a note on the text by Leland S. Person. - Key passages from Hawthorne's notebooks and letters that suggest the close relationship between his private and public...
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  • The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Standiford, Les
    The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
    As uplifting as the tale of Scrooge itself, this is the story of how Charles Dickens revived the signal holiday of the Western world--now a major motion picture. Just before Christmas in 1843, a debt-ridden and dispirited Charles Dickens wrote a small book he...
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  • The Incognito Lounge by Johnson, Denis
    The Incognito Lounge
    Raymond Carver said of The Incognito Lounge, Denis Johnson's third and most widely acclaimed book of verse: The subject matter is harrowingly convincing, is nothing less than a close examination of the darker side of human conduct. Why do we act this way? Johnson...
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  • The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Wilde, Oscar
    The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays
    'It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.' The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) proclaims that it is 'A Trivial Play for Serious People'. In fact, collected here alongside Lady Windermere's Fan (1892), Salome (1891, 1894),...
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  • The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Nine Unforgettable Tales by Underwood, Lamar
    The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Nine Unforgettable Tales
    The greatest hunting stories by Ben East, Patrick O'Brien, Thomas McGuane, Vance Bourjaily, William Faulkner, Thomas McIntyre, Robert C. Ruark, Havilah Babcock, Peter Hathaway Capstick, Charles Fergus, John Barsness, Jesse Hill Ford, John Madison, Tom Hennessey, Ernest Hemingway, Charles Elliot, George Reiger, Russell Annabel,...
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  • The Gorgeous Nothings: Emily Dickinson's Envelope Poems by Dickinson, Emily
    The Gorgeous Nothings: Emily Dickinson's Envelope Poems
    The Gorgeous Nothings -- the first full-color facsimile edition of Emily Dickinson's manuscripts ever to appear -- is a deluxe edition of her late writings, presenting this crucially important, experimental late work exactly as she wrote it on scraps of envelopes. A never-before-possible glimpse...
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  • The Classic Fairy Tales: A Norton Critical Edition by Tatar, Maria
    The Classic Fairy Tales: A Norton Critical Edition
    This Norton Critical Edition includes: - Seven different tale types: "Little Red Riding Hood," "Beauty and the Beast," "Snow White," "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "Bluebeard," and "Tricksters." These groupings include multicultural versions, literary rescriptings, and introductions and annotations by Maria Tatar. - Tales by Hans...
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  • Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of Winnie-The-Pooh by Brandreth, Gyles
    Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of Winnie-The-Pooh
    For the 100th anniversary of the publication of "Winnie-the-Pooh," Gyles Brandreth chronicles the writing of this beloved classic and the life of its creator, A. A. Milne. Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear tells the remarkable story of A A Milne, a playwright, a...
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  • Shakespeare: Invention of the Human: The Invention of the Human by Bloom, Harold
    Shakespeare: Invention of the Human: The Invention of the Human
    "The indispensable critic on the indispensable writer." -Geoffrey O'Brien, New York Review of Books A landmark achievement as expansive, erudite, and passionate as its renowned author, this book is the culmination of a lifetime of reading, writing about, and teaching Shakespeare. Preeminent literary critic-and...
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  • Reading Children's Literature: A Critical Introduction - Second Edition by Hintz, Carrie
    Reading Children's Literature: A Critical Introduction - Second Edition
    "Reading Children's Literature: A Critical Introduction offers insights into the major discussions and debates currently animating the field of children's literature. Informed by recent scholarship and interest in cultural studies and critical theory, it is a compact core text that introduces students to the...
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  • Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters by Coward, Sacha
    Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters
    This book takes the reader around the world on a journey to discover the queer stories behind the characters of folklore, from werewolves and faeries to demons and aliens.Author: Sacha CowardPublisher: Manchester University PressPublished: 11/18/2025Pages: 352Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.88dISBN:...
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  • Practical Criticism: A Study of Literary Judgment by Richards, Ivor a.
    Practical Criticism: A Study of Literary Judgment
    A landmark of twentieth-century criticism that provided new standards and new techniques for examining literature. "Richards is a master of the psychology of criticism" (Saturday Review). Index.Author: Ivor a. RichardsPublisher: Houghton MifflinPublished: 02/01/1956Pages: 384Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.76h x 6.04w x 0.99dISBN: 9780156736268
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  • Pericles: Prince of Tyre by Shakespeare, William
    Pericles: Prince of Tyre
    The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an introduction...
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  • On the Nature of the Universe by Lucretius
    On the Nature of the Universe
    This is a new verse translation of Lucretius's only known work, a didactic poem written in six books of hexameters. Melville's particularly literal translation of the use of metaphor is especially helpful to those looking at the text from a scientific or philosophical point...
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  • Notes from the Underground and the Gambler by Dostoevsky, Fyodor
    Notes from the Underground and the Gambler
    One of the most profound and disturbing works of nineteenth-century literature, Notes from the Underground is a probing and speculative work, often regarded as a forerunner to the Existentialist movement. The Gambler explores the compulsive nature of gambling, one of Dostoevsky's own vices and...
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  • Looking Backward 2000-1887 by Bellamy, Edward
    Looking Backward 2000-1887
    Julian West, a feckless aristocrat living in Boston in 1887, plunges into a deep hypnotic sleep. When he wakes up in the year 2000, America has been turned into a rigorously centralized democratic society in which everything is controlled by a humane and efficient...
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  • Hamlet on the Holodeck, Updated Edition: The Future of Narrative in Cyberspace by Murray, Janet H.
    Hamlet on the Holodeck, Updated Edition: The Future of Narrative in Cyberspace
    An updated edition of the classic book on digital storytelling, with a new introduction and expansive chapter commentaries.I want to say to all the hacker-bards from every field--gamers, researchers, journalists, artists, programmers, scriptwriters, creators of authoring systems... please know that I wrote this book...
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  • Faust: Part 1 by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von
    Faust: Part 1
    Goethe's Faust reworks the late medieval myth of a brilliant scholar so disillusioned he resolves to make a contract with Mephistopheles. The devil will do all he asks on Earth and seeks to grant him a moment in life so glorious that he will...
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  • Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by Bo-Reum, Hwang
    Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
    From the author of the international bestseller Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, a heartfelt invitation to reflect on your relationship with reading and celebrate the joys of books. Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate,...
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  • Dark Star by Furst, Alan
    Dark Star
    Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already under way. André Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars and a foreign correspondent for Pravda, is co-opted by the NKVD, the Soviet secret...
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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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