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  • A Century of Poetry in the New Yorker: 1925-2025 by New Yorker Magazine Inc
    A Century of Poetry in the New Yorker: 1925-2025
    Edited by the magazine's poetry editor, Kevin Young, a celebratory selection from one hundred years of influential, entertaining, and taste-making verse in The New Yorker Seamus Heaney, Dorothy Parker, Louise Bogan, Louise Glück, Randall Jarrell, Langston Hughes, Derek Walcott, Sylvia Plath, W. S. Merwin,...
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  • Penelope's Bones: A New History of Homer's World Through the Women Written Out of It by Hauser, Emily
    Penelope's Bones: A New History of Homer's World Through the Women Written Out of It
    Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored...
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  • Storyteller: The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson by Damrosch, Leo
    Storyteller: The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson
    From a critically acclaimed biographer, an engrossing narrative of Robert Louis Stevenson's life, a story as romantic and adventurous as his fiction "Damrosch brings to Stevenson's life the calm, humane interpretive powers that he deployed with such success in . . . The Club....
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  • Frankenstein: Or `The Modern Prometheus': The 1818 Text by Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
    Frankenstein: Or `The Modern Prometheus': The 1818 Text
    By the dim and yellow light of the moon, as it forced its way through the window-shutters, I beheld the wretch-the miserable monster whom I had created. He held up the curtain of the bed; and his eyes, if eyes they may be called,...
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  • Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Feder, Rachel
    Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets
    "Even the most obsessive Swiftie will discover new Easter eggs in these pages."--Oprah Daily From a Robert Frost poem on her debut album to the myth of Cassandra on The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift's lyrics are filled with literary connections. Make sure you're...
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  • Julius Caesar: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English by Shakespeare, William
    Julius Caesar: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English
    Read 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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  • Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun by Harrington, Jane
    Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun
    Long before The Brothers Grimm, there was a sisterhood of writers who defied the patriarchy and launched a literary craze with their feminist fairy tales--these are their stories. In 17th century Paris, a group of women who called themselves conteuses (female storytellers) came together...
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  • Authority: Essays by Chu, Andrea Long
    Authority: Essays
    Many worry that criticism is suffering from a crisis of authority. In a world where everyone's a critic, what is criticism for? Since her canonical 2018 essay "On Liking Women," the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Andrea Long Chu has established herself as a leading public...
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  • How to Read Literature Like a Professor [Third Edition]: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Understanding Literature, from the Great Gatsby to the Hat by Foster, Thomas C.
    How to Read Literature Like a Professor [Third Edition]: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Understanding Literature, from the Great Gatsby to the Hat
    Thoroughly revised and expanded for a new generation of readers, this classic guide to enjoying literature to its fullest--a lively, enlightening, and entertaining introduction to a diverse range of writing and literary devices that enrich these works, including symbols, themes, and contexts--teaches you how...
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  • The Dark Enlightenment - Imperium Press by Land, Nick
    The Dark Enlightenment - Imperium Press
    Neoreaction is not your grandfather's conservatism, but the web 2.0 era marriage between modern engineering principles and classical anti-democratic thought. Its central tenet is that the Enlightenment was a mistake, and in The Dark Enlightenment, Nick Land burns progressivism to the ground, salts the...
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  • To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other by Nguyen, Viet Thanh
    To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other
    From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer (now an HBO series) comes a moving and unflinchingly personal meditation on the literary forms of otherness and a bold call for expansive political solidarity. Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen arrived in the United States...
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  • Notes of a Native Son by Baldwin, James
    Notes of a Native Son
    Named one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time by The Guardian and TIME The essays in James Baldwin's first nonfiction collection explore what it means to be Black in America and his own search for identityOriginally published in 1955, James Baldwin's...
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  • Mythology (75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition): Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Hamilton, Edith
    Mythology (75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition): Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
    This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages. Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout...
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  • The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth: The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster K by Matsuura, Thersa
    The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth: The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster K
    Discover everything you've ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore:...
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  • 44 Poems on Being with Each Other: A Poetry Unbound Collection by Tuama, Pádraig Ó.
    44 Poems on Being with Each Other: A Poetry Unbound Collection
    44 Poems on Being with Each Other is a new volume that offers immersive reflections on the human connection. With an observant eye, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares an enlightening meditation on each poem, revealing the ways we relate to each other, the world around...
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  • Super Gay Poems: Lgbtqia+ Poetry After Stonewall by Burt, Stephanie
    Super Gay Poems: Lgbtqia+ Poetry After Stonewall
    A major poet and literary critic leads an aesthetic adventure through poems about queer experience, by writers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans, nonbinary, gender fluid, and more. A groundbreaking anthology edited by acclaimed poet, critic, and scholar Stephanie Burt, Super Gay...
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  • A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by Saunders, George
    A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves--and our world today. LONGLISTED FOR THE...
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  • Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English by Shakespeare, William
    Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English
    Read 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...
    $12.18 AUD
    $12.18 AUD
  • Something about Living: National Book Award Winner by Khalaf Tuffaha, Lena
    Something about Living: National Book Award Winner
    2025 ALA Notable BookWinner of the 2024 National Book Award for PoetryWinner of the 2022 Akron Poetry Prize It's nearly impossible to write poetry that holds the human desire for joy and the insistent agitations of protest at the same time, but Lena Khalaf...
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  • I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays by Kreizman, Maris
    I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays
    A debut essay collection by the inimitable cultural critic Maris Kreizman--an introspective, searing account of the life experiences that have pushed this former "good Democrat" even further to the political leftAt the heart of this funny, acerbic, and bravely honest book of essays is...
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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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