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  • Thomas Hardy: Selected Writings by Pite, Ralph
    Thomas Hardy: Selected Writings
    This volume in the 21st-Century Oxford Authors series offers students a comprehensive selection of the work of Thomas Hardy--the first for nearly thirty years. The edition presents the poetry in a new way by using the text of Hardy's individual volumes, as they appeared...
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  • The Uptown Local: Joy, Death, and Joan Didion: A Memoir by Leadbeater, Cory
    The Uptown Local: Joy, Death, and Joan Didion: A Memoir
    A brilliant debut memoir about a young writer--struggling with depression, family issues, and addiction--and his life-changing decade working for Joan DidionAs an aspiring novelist in his early twenties, Cory Leadbeater was presented with an opportunity to work for a well-known writer whose identity was...
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  • The Poetry of George Herbert by Vendler, Helen
    The Poetry of George Herbert
    No detailed description available for "The Poetry of George Herbert".Author: Helen VendlerPublisher: Harvard University PressPublished: 02/05/1975Pages: 303Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75dISBN: 9780674864641About the AuthorVendler Helen: Helen Vendler is A. Kingsley Porter University Professor at Harvard University.
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  • The New Atlantis by Bacon, Francis
    The New Atlantis
    In this short novel, Francis Bacon tells of the discovery of a utopian community to the west of the Americas. The inhabitants live a happy life based on the validity of the scientific method. This book will have special interest to those fascinated by...
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  • The Letters of Charlotte Brontë by Duckitt, M.
    The Letters of Charlotte Brontë
    First published in 1913, this volume contains a collection of letters written by the seminal English writer Charlotte Bront . These fascinating letters offer the reader a unique insight into the mind of this celebrated literary figure, and they are highly recommended for those...
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  • The Island: War and Belonging in Auden's England by Jenkins, Nicholas
    The Island: War and Belonging in Auden's England
    A groundbreaking reassessment of W. H. Auden's early life and poetry, shedding new light on his artistic development as well as on his shifting beliefs about political belonging in interwar England. From his first poems in 1922 to the publication of his landmark collection...
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  • The Crusades: A Reader, Third Edition by Allen, S. J.
    The Crusades: A Reader, Third Edition
    Since its first appearance in 2004, The Crusades: A Reader has been the go-to sourcebook in the field. It covers the entire crusading movement, from its origins to its modern afterlife, using key primary source documents. Muslim, Jewish, and Byzantine voices are represented here...
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  • The Blue Period: Black Writing in the Early Cold War by McCarthy, Jesse
    The Blue Period: Black Writing in the Early Cold War
    Addresses the political and aesthetic evolution of African American literature and its authors during the Cold War, an era McCarthy calls "the Blue Period." In the years after World War II, to be a black writer was to face a stark predicament. The contest...
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  • Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond by Harkup, Kathryn
    Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond
    The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite secret agent. Science and technology have always been central...
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  • Spud Johnson & Laughing Horse by Udall, Sharyn Rohlfsen
    Spud Johnson & Laughing Horse
    "Spud Johnson and Laughing Horse" is a portrait of the soul of a generation of artists and writers, the story of the men and women who made New Mexico a center of regional American literature, criticism and visual arts in the 1920s and 30s....
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  • Reckoning by V.
    Reckoning
    The work of a lifetime from the Tony Award-winning, bestselling author of The Vagina Monologues--political, personal, profound, and more than forty years in the making. The newest book from V (formerly Eve Ensler), Reckoning invites you to travel the journey of a writer's and...
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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
    Queer as Folklore takes readers across centuries and continents which reveals the unsung heroes and villains of storytelling, magic and fantasy. Featuring images from archives, galleries and museums around the world, each chapter investigates the queer history of different mythic and folkloric characters, both...
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  • Publicity and the Early Modern Stage: People Made Public by Deutermann, Allison K.
    Publicity and the Early Modern Stage: People Made Public
    What did publicity look like before the eighteenth century? What were its uses and effects, and around whom was it organized? The essays in this collection ask these questions of early modern London. Together, they argue that commercial theater was a vital engine in...
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  • Psychology According to Shakespeare: What You Can Learn about Human Nature from Shakespeare's Great Plays by Zimbardo, Philip G.
    Psychology According to Shakespeare: What You Can Learn about Human Nature from Shakespeare's Great Plays
    William Shakespeare has undergone psychological analyses ever since Freud diagnosed Hamlet with an Oedipus complex. But now, two psychologists propose to turn the tables by telling how Shakespeare himself understood human behavior and the innermost workings of the human mind. Psychology According to Shakespeare:...
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  • Norse Runes - The Language of the Gods: How to understand the meaning and symbolism of the runes and integrate them into your life - The Elder Futhark by Svart, Sigurd
    Norse Runes - The Language of the Gods: How to understand the meaning and symbolism of the runes and integrate them into your life - The Elder Futhark
    Runes - Discover the magical world of Norse mythology and transform your lifeA beginner's guide to understanding and using the mysterious world of runes Dive into the magical world of Norse mythology and discover the power of the runes of the elder Futhark. This...
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  • Literary History and Avant-Garde Poetics in the Antipodes: Languages of Invention by Carruthers, A. J.
    Literary History and Avant-Garde Poetics in the Antipodes: Languages of Invention
    Avant-garde poetry in the Antipodes causes all sorts of trouble for literary history. It is an avant-garde that seems to arrive too late and yet right on time. In 1897, Christopher Brennan made his own version of Un Coup de Dés, the same year...
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  • La gran pantalla dominicana. Miradas críticas al cine actual by Tolentino, Adriana
    La gran pantalla dominicana. Miradas críticas al cine actual
    Las secuelas del trujillato, las subjetividades de toda ndole que remiten a lo identitario y los lazos trasnacionales en el Caribe articulan un recorrido exhaustivo por la cinematograf a dominicana contempor nea. Cartograf a necesaria, este libro indaga a trav s de una mirada...
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  • In Transition: Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation by Corbett, Emily
    In Transition: Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation
    The first book-length work of its kind, In Transition: Young Adult Literature and Transgender Representation examines the shift in the young adult book market towards increased representation of transgender characters and authors. Through a comprehensive exploration of historical conventions, genres, character diversity, and ideologies...
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  • Indian Old-Man Stories: More Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire (the Authorized Edition) by Linderman, Frank B.
    Indian Old-Man Stories: More Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire (the Authorized Edition)
    The Indians of the northwestern plains always laughed at the tales about Old-man, heard around the lodge fire in the wintertime after sunset. For a powerful character, he was comically flawed. Old-man made the world but sometimes forgot the names of things. Victim and...
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  • If You're Cracked, You're Happy (hardback): The History of Cracked Mazagine, Part Too by Arnold, Mark
    If You're Cracked, You're Happy (hardback): The History of Cracked Mazagine, Part Too
    This is Part 2! "No one was ever a fan of Cracked. We would buy Mad every month, but about two weeks later we would get anxious for new material. We would tell ourselves, 'OK, we are not going to buy Cracked. Never again!'...
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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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