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Literary Criticism

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  • Approaches to Teaching Stoker's Dracula by McBride, William Thomas
    Approaches to Teaching Stoker's Dracula
    Essays on teaching the most influential vampire novel of all timeThis volume helps teachers contextualize Bram Stoker's Dracula in its historical and cultural moment, considering psychology, technology, gender roles, colonialism, and anxieties about the other. It also situates the novel among the kindred texts...
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  • And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countée Cullen by Molesworth, Charles
    And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countée Cullen
    While competing with Langston Hughes for the title of "Poet Laureate of Harlem," Count e Cullen (1903-46) crafted poems that became touchstones for American readers, both black and white. Inspired by classic themes and working within traditional forms, Cullen shaped his poetry to address...
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  • Ancient Greek Purism: 1: The Roots of Atticism by Tribulato, Olga
    Ancient Greek Purism: 1: The Roots of Atticism
    This volume is the first of four devoted to Atticism, a form of linguistic purism that sought to preserve the rules of the 5th-century Attic dialect against the evolution of Postclassical Greek. The series elucidates the origins and development of Atticist thought, as well...
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  • Alexander Pope: A Literary Biography by Erskine-Hill, Howard
    Alexander Pope: A Literary Biography
    This critical biography is a posthumous publication by a Pope scholar of international reputation. It gathers the scholarship and insights of the author's earlier books and essays on Pope into a final work of new research and a lifetime's reflection on its subject, aimed...
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  • Vulnerability and Resilience in English Literature of the Long 19th Century: Critical Essays by Antinucci, Raffaella
    Vulnerability and Resilience in English Literature of the Long 19th Century: Critical Essays
    The nineteenth-century was a time of accelerated change and stark contradictions. It was marked by stability, advancement and reform, but also by widening inequalities, spiritual crisis and social unrest. Identity and gender came under pressure, religious belief was called into question, and the condition...
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  • Virginia Woolf and Motherhood by Taylor Supp?, Charlotte
    Virginia Woolf and Motherhood
    Motherhood is a recurrent theme in Virginia Woolf's writing yet Woolf scholarship has often overlooked this dynamic subject. Exploring how Woolf engaged with themes of motherhood as a socially and politically motivated writer and a woman, this book grounds her work in the maternal...
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  • Translating the Nonhuman: What Science Fiction Can Teach Us About Translating by Robinson, Douglas
    Translating the Nonhuman: What Science Fiction Can Teach Us About Translating
    Extends the field of translation studies and theory by examining three radical science-fiction treatments of translation. The so-called "fictional turn" in translation studies has staked out territory previously unclaimed by translation scholars - territory in which translators are portrayed as full human beings in...
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  • The Russian Intelligentsia: Myth, Mission, and Metamorphosis by Forrester, Sibelan
    The Russian Intelligentsia: Myth, Mission, and Metamorphosis
    The Russian intelligentsia is the historic phenomenon of an educated opposition, and it has provoked a substantial body of Russian and Western publications. This book focuses on the intelligentsia's Myth, Mission, Metamorphosis as discovered in literature, journalism, and theater. The chapters define essential elements...
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  • The Lordship of Denbigh, 1282-1543 by Owen, D. Huw
    The Lordship of Denbigh, 1282-1543
    A study of the creation of the historic county of Denbighshire in Wales. The lordship of Denbigh, held by prominent English barons following its creation in 1282, was directly affected by several major events that culminated in its incorporation into the newly created county...
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  • The Listeners and Other Poems by De La Mare, Walter
    The Listeners and Other Poems
    Author: Walter De La MarePublisher: Wildside PressPublished: 09/20/2024Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15dISBN: 9781434401540This title is not returnable
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  • The Faith Zone by Marquis, Ra'mone
    The Faith Zone
    The Faith Zone is a powerful anthology that weaves together a tapestry of human experiences, each thread representing a battle against adversity and a testament to the indomitable human spirit. This collection of short stories and poems invites readers into the raw, unfiltered worlds...
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  • The Ecology of Dress in Shakespeare and His Contemporaries by Chiari, Sophie
    The Ecology of Dress in Shakespeare and His Contemporaries
    This volume posits that clothing in the early modern period was conceived of as the prime interface between the human body and its multiple environments. Both a second skin and a human-made artefact, dress can indeed be considered as the most immediate site for...
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  • The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature by Greenwell, Amanda M.
    The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature
    The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature theorizes the child gaze as a narrative strategy for social critique in twentieth- and twenty-first-century US literature for children and adults. Through a range of texts, including James Baldwin's Little Man, Little Man, Mildred D. Taylor's...
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  • Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases by Wells-Barnett, Ida B.
    Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases
    The greater part of what is contained in these pages was published in the New York Age June 25, 1892, in explanation of the editorial which the Memphis whites considered sufficiently infamous to justify the destruction of my paper, the Free Speech.Author: Ida B....
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  • Signs of Being by Perez, C. T.
    Signs of Being
    Signs of Being is a collection of poetry, prose, and commentary born from the insights, observations, and experiences of C.T. Perez to understand the realms of CHamoru cultural identity. This work aims to articulate the mindscape of an indigenous CHamoru consciousness through ec(h)o literature:...
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  • Shakespeare's Greatest Love by Medina, David
    Shakespeare's Greatest Love
    Relying on historical and literary evidence hidden in plain sight, Shakespeare's Greatest Love tells the true, uncensored love story of William Shakespeare and Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton."Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate." --­Shakespeare's...
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  • Sentimental Republic: Chinese Intellectuals and the Maoist Past by Tu, Hang
    Sentimental Republic: Chinese Intellectuals and the Maoist Past
    How does emotion shape the landscape of public intellectual debate? In Sentimental Republic, Hang Tu proposes emotion as a new critical framework to approach a post-Mao cultural controversy. As it entered a period of market reform, China did not turn away from revolutionary sentiments....
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  • Science Fiction and Posthumanism in the Anthropocene by Hay, Jonathan
    Science Fiction and Posthumanism in the Anthropocene
    With science fiction stories imagining futures and worlds vastly different from our own, and posthuman philosophies radically reconceptualising our species' place within our own world, this book is a deep dive into the similarities between science fiction studies and critical posthumanism and how they...
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  • Rome's Patron: The Lives and Afterlives of Maecenas by Gowers, Emily
    Rome's Patron: The Lives and Afterlives of Maecenas
    The story of Maecenas and his role in the evolution and continuing legacy of ancient Roman poetry and culture An unelected statesman with exceptional powers, a patron of the arts and a luxury-loving friend of the emperor Augustus: Maecenas was one of the most...
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  • Reading LGBTQ+ Children's Picture Books by Miller, Jennifer
    Reading LGBTQ+ Children's Picture Books
    Contributions by Sara Austin, Rob Bittner, J. Bradley Blankenship, Gabriel Duckels, Caitlin Howlett, Isabel Mill?n, Jennifer Miller, Kaylee Jangula Mootz, Tim Morris, Dana Rudolph, j wallace skelton, Jason Vanfosson, River Vooris, and B. J. Woodstein Picture books are books aimed at children where the...
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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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