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  • Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces, 2004 to 2022 by Atwood, Margaret
    Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces, 2004 to 2022
    In this brilliant selection of essays--including three new pieces--the award-winning, best-selling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments offers her funny, erudite, endlessly curious, and uncannily prescient take on everything from whether or not The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopia to the importance...
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  • Baldwin, Styron, and Me by Abdelmoumen, Mélikah
    Baldwin, Styron, and Me
    Longlisted for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction - Finalist for the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award in Translation - Finalist for the 2025 John Glassco Translation PrizeAn unlikely literary friendship from the past sheds light on the radicalization of public...
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  • A Little History of Literature by Sutherland, John
    A Little History of Literature
    "An enjoyable account of a lifelong involvement with literature."--John Vukmirovich, Times Literary Supplement This "little history" takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. Beloved author, John...
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  • Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South by McInnis, Jarvis C.
    Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South
    Built on the grounds of a former cotton plantation, the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington, offered agricultural and industrial education as a strategy for Black self-determination. There--and in many other communities in the U.S. South, the Caribbean, and Central America--Black people repurposed...
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  • The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot by Baxter, Charles
    The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot
    Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction. Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot...
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  • The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination by Le Guin, Ursula K.
    The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination
    Join Ursula K. Le Guin as she explores a broad array of subjects, ranging from Tolstoy, Twain, and Tolkien to women's shoes, beauty, and family life. With her customary wit, intelligence, and literary craftsmanship, she offers a diverse and highly engaging set of readings....
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  • Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished - 2014 Update by Wood, Rocky
    Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished - 2014 Update
    Major Updates in this 2014 addendum to the 2012 Expanded Edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished and these updates are only found in this trade paperback and the e-book version. There are a multitude of interesting updates in the revised edition of the classic...
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  • Cheek by Jowl by Le Guin, Ursula K.
    Cheek by Jowl
    Cheek by Jowl is a collection of talks and essays on how and why fantasy matters by Ursula K. Le Guin. In these essays, the author argues passionately that the homogenization of our world makes the work of fantasy essential for helping us break...
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  • The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium by Ellis, Miriam
    The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium
    J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium provides twenty-first century readers with a much-needed haven from the busy world around them. In his mercy, Tolkien generously balances scenes of high drama with unforgettable pauses for the refreshment of both characters and readers. His work remains true to the...
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  • Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi by Levine, Amy-Jill
    Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi
    The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history and spiritual analysis to explore Jesus' most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers.Jesus was a...
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  • Netochka Nezvanova by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
    Netochka Nezvanova
    The unfinished novel from one of Russia's greatest writers Netochka Nezvanova--a "Nameless Nobody"--tells the story of a childhood dominated by her stepfather, Efimov, a failed musician who believes he is a neglected genius. The young girl is strangely drawn to this drunken ruin of...
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  • Selected Poems by Brecht, Bertolt
    Selected Poems
    Designed to make Bertolt Brecht's work accessible for today's audience, this bilingual collection shows the range of the German poet's insightful and compelling poetry.Bertolt Brecht is counted as one of the most influential poets and playwrights of the 20th century. Selected Poems features works...
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  • Sophocles: A Very Short Introduction by Hall, Edith
    Sophocles: A Very Short Introduction
    Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring This Very Short Introduction introduces the life, work, and influence of one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Sophocles the Athenian. Placing his plays within their historical context, and explaining the conventions of ancient Greek tragic theatre,...
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  • The Master of Contradictions: Thomas Mann and the Making of the Magic Mountain by Jensen, Morten Høi
    The Master of Contradictions: Thomas Mann and the Making of the Magic Mountain
    The arresting story of how Thomas Mann wrote The Magic Mountain as a defeated Germany descended into political chaos Like many writers of his generation, Thomas Mann (1875-1955) welcomed the outbreak of the First World War. He viewed it as a spiritual necessity, a...
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  • Book of the Subgenius by Subgenius Foundation
    Book of the Subgenius
    Either a hilarious parody of a religious text or an informative collection of totally real stories from a definitely real church that could be the foundation-stone of the promised kingdom of peace and harmony--the decision is yours to make. What is the Church of...
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  • Velleius Paterculus by Velleius Paterculus
    Velleius Paterculus
    A Roman commander's comprehensive history of Rome.The histories of Velleius Paterculus chronicle the story of Rome and Roman culture from the fall of Troy to AD 30. Although his work's title, proem, and opening chapters are lost along with the narrative from Romulus to...
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  • Lola the Interpreter by Hejinian, Lyn
    Lola the Interpreter
    The final book by the award-winning and celebrated writer Lyn HejinianLyn Hejinian's Lola the Interpreter is a prose poem in which an 'I' and a series of quasi-characters (including Lola) interpret one another, their quotidian lives, and the terms, categories, and presuppositions that allow...
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  • How to Read a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem "Introduction to Poetry" (Field Guide Series) by Crooker, Barbara
    How to Read a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem "Introduction to Poetry" (Field Guide Series)
    How to read a poem. A lot of books want to teach you just that. How is this one different? Think of it less as an instructional book and more as an invitation. For the reader new to poetry, this guide will open your...
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  • How to Go Mad Without Losing Your Mind: Madness and Black Radical Creativity by Bruce, La Marr Jurelle
    How to Go Mad Without Losing Your Mind: Madness and Black Radical Creativity
    "Hold tight. The way to go mad without losing your mind is sometimes unruly." So begins La Marr Jurelle Bruce's urgent provocation and poignant meditation on madness in black radical art. Bruce theorizes four overlapping meanings of madness: the lived experience of an unruly...
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  • I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H. P. Lovecraft, Volume 1 by Joshi, S. T.
    I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H. P. Lovecraft, Volume 1
    Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born to a well-to-do family in Providence, Rhode Island. As a child, he revealed remarkable precocity in his early interests in literature and science. Ill-health dogged him in youth, rendering his school attendance sporadic; and in 1908 he experienced a...
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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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