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  • Beautiful Feelings of Sensitive People: Screen grabs of British Poetry in the 21st century by Duncan, Andrew
    Beautiful Feelings of Sensitive People: Screen grabs of British Poetry in the 21st century
    If you publish a book about contemporary poetry people expect you to identify the style distinctive for a decade or a generation - the Sound of Now. Of course, doing that would instantly define all the other poets as being non-central. My thesis is...
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  • Anthony Munday: The First Book of Primaleon of Greece: A Critical Edition by Hern?ndez P?rez, Mar?a Beatriz
    Anthony Munday: The First Book of Primaleon of Greece: A Critical Edition
    This edition of Anthony Munday's The first book of Primaleon of Greece (1595) includes an introduction, notes, glossary, and critical apparatus that will enable modern readers to enjoy and better appreciate Munday's translation of the Iberian romance already turned into Italian and French before...
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  • An Introduction to Middle High German by Jones, Howard
    An Introduction to Middle High German
    An Introduction to Middle High German is a dedicated student edition of The Oxford Guide to Middle High German (Jones & Jones; OUP, 2019) designed for taught courses and self-study. It offers a detailed account of the language and literature of German in the...
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  • American Contact: Objects of Intercultural Encounters and the Boundaries of Book History by Barnes, Rhae Lynn
    American Contact: Objects of Intercultural Encounters and the Boundaries of Book History
    How studying material texts can help us better understand the diversity of the Americas, past and present A Hawai'ian quilt stitched with anti-imperial messages; a Jesuit report that captures the last words of a Wendat leader; an invitation to a ball, repurposed by enslaved...
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  • Aeschylus: Agamemnon by Hall, Edith
    Aeschylus: Agamemnon
    The first revenge drama, the first great female role, the first tragedy set on the cusp between public space and private household, the first part of the only surviving tragic trilogy--the foundational status of Aeschylus' monumental Agamemnon cannot be over-estimated. Agamemnon's entry on a...
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  • Una Historia Particular / A Unique Story by Vicent, Manuel
    Una Historia Particular / A Unique Story
    Un relato autobiogr?fico que es tambi?n la historia del siglo XX a trav?s de la mirada inteligente, evocadora y vitalista de Manuel Vicent «Su literatura se asemeja m?s al fuelle de un acorde?n, que pliega y despliega el tiempo para crear, con fin?simas variaciones,...
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  • Time in Diaries of Court and Bakufu Officials in the Late 13th Century: A Study of Kanchūki, Kenji Sannen KI and Einin Sannen KI by Ciorciaro, Alexandra
    Time in Diaries of Court and Bakufu Officials in the Late 13th Century: A Study of Kanchūki, Kenji Sannen KI and Einin Sannen KI
    Human existence is fundamentally defined by time. Throughout history and across cultures, societies have negotiated time in various ways. This monograph studies temporality as it emerges from diaries produced by government officials during the late thirteenth century in Japan, thereby contributing a perspective gleaned...
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  • The Truths That Strengthen Me by Preston, J. M.
    The Truths That Strengthen Me
    The Truths That Strengthen Me is the latest inspiring work from J.M. Preston, the author behind the beloved The Gift of Healing. In this heartfelt book, Preston explores the invaluable lessons forged through the trials of pain, betrayal, and mistreatment. With every page, readers...
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  • The Theatre of Anxiety: Border Crossings in 21st-Century British Theatre by Vaziri, Leila Michelle
    The Theatre of Anxiety: Border Crossings in 21st-Century British Theatre
    We are living in times when populism, war and climate change are all sources of anxiety caused by overlapping crises. Anxiety is a phenomenon that is not just reflected everywhere around us but is also increasingly manifesting itself in contemporary drama: particularly in the...
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  • The Oxford History of Poetry in English: Volume 5. Seventeenth-Century British Poetry by Knoppers, Laura L.
    The Oxford History of Poetry in English: Volume 5. Seventeenth-Century British Poetry
    The Oxford History of Poetry in English (OHOPE) is designed to offer a fresh, multi-voiced, and comprehensive analysis of 'poetry': from Anglo-Saxon culture through contemporary British, Irish, American, and Global culture, including English, Scottish, and Welsh poetry, Anglo-American colonial and post-colonial poetry, and poetry...
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  • The Modernist Papers by Jameson, Fredric
    The Modernist Papers
    Cultural critic Fredric Jameson, renowned for his incisive studies of the passage of modernism to postmodernism, returns to the movement that dramatically broke with all tradition in search of progress for the first time since his acclaimed A Singular Modernity . The Modernist Papers...
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  • The Law of Superheroes by Daily, James
    The Law of Superheroes
    Author: James Daily, Ryan DavidsonPublisher: Penguin Publishing GroupPublished: 10/01/2013Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.90dISBN: 9781592408399Audience: Young AdultAbout the AuthorJames Daily is an attorney with the Stanford University Hoover Institution Project on Commercializing Innovation. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Ryan...
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  • The Globe in Print: The Book of the Play in the Age of Shakespeare by Orgel, Stephen
    The Globe in Print: The Book of the Play in the Age of Shakespeare
    How did the popular drama of Shakespeare's age become literature? Every work that has survived from the theater of past ages has gone through some editorial process to make it available to readers. The book of the play is not the play on the...
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  • The Contradictoriness of Sin: A Reading of Paradise Lost by Gangadean, Surrendra
    The Contradictoriness of Sin: A Reading of Paradise Lost
    The Contradictoriness of Sin: A Reading of Paradise Lost is a case study in how to engage in literary analysis to uncover timeless insights regarding human nature. Through the use of a concrete particular-Milton's Satan-a depiction of the nature of sin emerges in a...
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  • The Collected Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman: The Yellow Wallpaper, Women and Economics, Herland, Suffrage Songs and Verses, and Why I Wrote 'The Y by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins
    The Collected Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman: The Yellow Wallpaper, Women and Economics, Herland, Suffrage Songs and Verses, and Why I Wrote 'The Y
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a leading feminist thinker of her age, is best known for her novella "The Yellow Wallpaper" which is a chilling description of post-partum depression. This volume also contains "Why I wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper'", "Herland" (a novel set in a society...
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  • The Bible Reexamined: Eve Is a Hero, Mary Is Not a Virgin, Jesus Is Not the Way by Tremba, Randall
    The Bible Reexamined: Eve Is a Hero, Mary Is Not a Virgin, Jesus Is Not the Way
    Author: Randall TrembaPublisher: Randall TrembaPublished: 11/20/2024Pages: 194Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53dISBN: 9798218550936
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  • The Antinomies of Realism by Jameson, Fredric
    The Antinomies of Realism
    The Antinomies of Realism is a history ofthe nineteenth-century realist novel and its legacy told without a glimmer of nostalgia for artistic achievements that the movement of history makes it impossible to recreate. The works of Zola, Tolstoy, P rez Gald s, and George...
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  • Tears and Flowers: A Poet of Migration in Old Key West by Castro, Feliciano
    Tears and Flowers: A Poet of Migration in Old Key West
    A rare glimpse into the history and literary culture of the Cuban community in Key West in the early twentieth century, this book makes the poetry of Feliciano Castro--a writer, printer, editor, and cigar factory lector--available in English for the first time.Author: Feliciano CastroPublisher:...
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  • Spirit of Flame by Peers, Edgar Allison
    Spirit of Flame
    Author: Edgar Allison PeersPublisher: Cluny MediaPublished: 09/05/2000Pages: 206Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44dISBN: 9781685953645
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  • Sounding Bodies: Acoustical Science and Musical Erotics in Victorian Literature by Draucker, Shannon
    Sounding Bodies: Acoustical Science and Musical Erotics in Victorian Literature
    Can the concert hall be as erotic as the bedroom? Many Victorian writers believed so. In the mid-nineteenth century, acoustical scientists such as Hermann von Helmholtz and John Tyndall described music as a set of physical vibrations that tickled the ear, excited the nerves,...
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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?

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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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