Literary Criticism
Explore a diverse collection of literary criticism books, including essential theories and analyses.
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The Best of Brevity: Twenty Groundbreaking Years of Flash NonfictionAuthor: Zoë BossierePublisher: Rose Metal PressPublished: 11/17/2020Pages: 276Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.50w x 0.70dISBN: 9781941628232Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 09/07/2020 pg. 48Booklist 10/01/2020 pg. 12Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 91About the AuthorMoore, Dinty W.: - Dinty W. Moore is the author of the memoir...
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Stars Around My Scars: The Annotated Poetry of Taylor SwiftGrab your highlighters and favorite red pen and prepare to join professor of "Swifterature" Dr. Elly McCausland as she dives deep into the tortured poetry of Taylor Swift. Going line by line and word by word through 46 of Swift's most celebrated and hotly...
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Simulacra and SimulationThis foundational work in postmodern philosophy and cultural theory explores how contemporary society has replaced reality and meaning with symbols and signs, leading to a condition Baudrillard calls "hyperreality." In his provocative treatise, Baudrillard examines the implications of a world where simulations (copies without...
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Romeo and Juliet: Oxford School ShakespeareThis edition of Romeo and Juliet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master...
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Recognizing the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative"Extraordinary and amazingly erudite. Hammad shows how art and especially literature can be much, much more revealing than political writing." --Rashid Khalidi, New York Times bestselling author of The Hundred Years' War on PalestineFrom the award-winning author of The Parisian and Enter Ghost comes...
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Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your WorldIn the tumult of our contemporary moment, poetry has emerged as an inviting, consoling outlet with a unique power to move and connect us, to inspire fury, tears, joy, laughter, and surprise. This generous anthology pairs fifty illuminating poems with poet and podcast host...
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Pathemata, Or, the Story of My MouthPathemata, Or, The Story of My Mouth is an experiment in interiority written in the pandemic studio. Something of a companion piece to 2009's Bluets, Pathemata merges a pain diary chronicling a decade of jaw pain with dreams and dailies, eventually blurring the lines...
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On Writing and Worldbuilding: Volume IWriting advice tends to be full of 'rules' and 'tips' which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In On Writing and Worldbuilding, we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider, from effective methods of delivering exposition and foreshadowing, to...
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MythologyDive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends--perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman...
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MysticismA probing, inspiring exploration of mysticism not as religious practice but as a mode of experience and way of life by one of the most provocative philosophical thinkers of our time. Why mysticism? It has been called "experience in its most intense form," and...
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Much ADO about Nothing: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain EnglishRead Shakespeare's plays in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means! Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable. Each No Fear guide contains: The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts...
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Love and Need: The Life of Robert Frost's PoetryBraiding together biography and criticism, Adam Plunkett challenges our understanding of Robert Frost's life and poetic legacy in a pathbreaking new work. By the middle of the twentieth century, Robert Frost was the best-loved poet in America. He was our nation's bard, simple and...
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Jane Austen's Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic NovelsAn elegantly illustrated celebration of Jane Austen's life and literature as told through the flowers, plants, and landscapes that inspired her. Through explorations of the botanical inspirations and symbolism in Austen's work and personal life, as well as historical information about the gardens and...
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Greatest Works of Jane Austen (Set of 5 Books)Jane Austen, a renowned English novelist of the nineteenth century, crafted timeless tales that continue to captivate readers to this day. Her greatest works are a testament to her wit, social commentary, and keen understanding of human nature. In this set of five books,...
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Greatest Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)Delve into the dark and mesmerizing world of Edgar Allan Poe, where suspense and terror reign supreme. In this collection of his greatest works, experience the haunting brilliance of The Raven, as a lone narrator confronts a mysterious visitor in a chilling tale of...
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Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horror's Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by WomenDiscover the Scream Queens of Must-Read Horror Bram Stoker Awards(R) winning author Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann has curated the ultimate collection of recommendations from the leading ladies of horror! From classic authors such as Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, and Daphne du Maurier to the...
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Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell about the End of the WorldA rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factors drive our perennial obsession with the end of the world. As Dorian Lynskey writes, "People...
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Bibliophobia: A Memoir"A wise, tremendously moving exploration of what it means to seek companionship and understanding, in books and in life."--Hua Hsu, author of Stay True "[A] stirring and sparkling new memoir."--The Washington Post ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH: Time, Los Angeles Times,...
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Bad Indians Book Club: Reading at the Edge of a Thousand WorldsIn this powerful reframing of the stories that make us, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec leads us into the borderlands of history, science, memoir, and fiction to ask: What worlds do books written by marginalized people describe and invite us to inhabit? When a friend...
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Atlas of Tolkien Deluxe EditionFull-color maps and illustrations from every reach of Middle-earth make this an essential guide to exploring Tolkien's world. Full-color maps and illustrations are accompanied by vivid descriptions of all the fantastical places and creatures of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Fans of The Lord...
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