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  • Early Modern Women's Writing: An Anthology, 1560-1700 by Salzman, Paul
    Early Modern Women's Writing: An Anthology, 1560-1700
    This anthology is a unique collection of rare women's writing written during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This collection introduces modern readers to the various examples of the work of women writers from these centuries and includes poems, prose and fiction, drama, letters, prophecies,...
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  • La Dame Aux Camélias by Dumas, Alexandre
    La Dame Aux Camélias
    One of the greatest love stories of all time, this novel has fascinated generations of readers. Dumas's subtle and moving portrait of a woman in love is based on his own love affair with one of the most desirable courtesans in Paris. This is...
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  • Georgics by Virgil
    Georgics
    Virgil's affectionate poem of the land brings us the disappointments as well as the rewards of the countryman's year-round devotion to his crops, his vines and olives, livestock great and small, and the complex society of his bees. Part agricultural manual, part political poem...
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  • Comparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Hutchinson, Ben
    Comparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction
    Comparative Literature is both the past and the future of literary studies. Its history is intimately linked to the political upheavals of modernity: from colonial empire-building in the nineteenth century to the postcolonial culture wars of the twenty-first century, attempts at "comparison" have defined...
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  • The Complete Sophocles: Volume 1: The Theban Plays by Burian, Peter
    The Complete Sophocles: Volume 1: The Theban Plays
    Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can best re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in...
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  • Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs by Lindahl, Carl
    Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs
    Over a decade in the making, Medieval Folklore offers a wide-ranging guide to the lore of the Middle Ages--from the mundane to the supernatural. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great tales and traditions of the age and includes information on daily and...
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  • Living by the Word by Walker, Alice
    Living by the Word
    In meditative and passionate prose, these provocative essays explore feminist, environmental, and political issues and shed new light on racial debates, including the controversy surrounding Walker's bestseller, The Color Purple.Author: Alice WalkerPublisher: Amistad PressPublished: 10/23/1989Pages: 224Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.05h x 5.30w x 0.56dISBN:...
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  • The Second Common Reader: Annotated Edition by Woolf, Virginia
    The Second Common Reader: Annotated Edition
    Here, in twenty-six essays, Woolf writes of English literature in its various forms, including the poetry of Donne; the novels of Defoe, Sterne, Meredith, and Hardy; Lord Chesterfield's letters and De Quincey's autobiography. She writes, too, about the life and art of women. Edited...
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  • Tennis and the Meaning of Life: A Literary Anthology of the Game by Jennings, Jay
    Tennis and the Meaning of Life: A Literary Anthology of the Game
    The only book of its kind, Tennis and the Meaning of Life is a resplendent collection of the best fiction (and poetry ) written about this sport/obsession. The stories are hilarious and sad, whimsical and philosophical - and thoroughly saturated with the art of...
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  • Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters by Kerouac, Jack
    Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters
    "[An] essential Beat masterpiece." --The Village Voice. Perhaps one of the last great dual correspondences of the twentieth century, Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters reveals not only the process of creation of the two most celebrated members of the Beat Generation, but...
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  • The Death of King Arthur by Anonymous
    The Death of King Arthur
    Recounting the final days of Arthur, this thirteenth-century French version of the Camelot legend, written by an unknown author, is set in a world of fading chivalric glory. It depicts the Round Table diminished in strength after the Quest for the Holy Grail, and...
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  • Cautivado Por La Alegria by Lewis, C. S.
    Cautivado Por La Alegria
    C. S. Lewis, un observador del yo infaliblemente honesto y sumamente perspicaz, cuenta vívidamente la trayectoria espiritual que lo llevó desde una niñez cristiana en Belfast a una adolescencia atea y de vuelta finalmente al cristianismo. Una autobiografía sumamente personal y sinceraacerca de la...
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  • Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden by Ackerman, Diane
    Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden
    "Ackerman has done it again ... one of the most buoyant and enjoyable garden reads ... uplifting, intelligent." -- Boston GlobeIn the mode of her bestseller A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman celebrates the sensory pleasures of her garden through the seasons.Whether...
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  • The Art of the Novel by Kundera, Milan
    The Art of the Novel
    "Lucid, detached, and epigrammatic ...The book has its author's familiar swiftness and variety of attack and his elegant, provocative irony."-- The New Yorker"Every novelist's work contains an implicit vision of the history of the novel, an idea of what the novel is. I have...
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  • Dark Symphony by Emanuel, James a.
    Dark Symphony
    This collection of the works from the nineteenth and twentieth century is filled with powerful, sensitive, and moving writings from the most notable Black writers in history. This anthology of Black writers brings together some of the most notable, effective, and emotional writings in...
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  • Women Writing Race, Nation, and History: N/Native by Sarker, Sonita
    Women Writing Race, Nation, and History: N/Native
    This book presents how Nation and Narrative are bound together through the figure of the "N/native" as it appears in the non-fictional writings of Cornelia Sorabji, Grazia Deledda, Zitkála-Sá, Virginia Woolf, Victoria Ocampo, and Gwendolyn Bennett. It addresses two questions: How did women writers...
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  • Oltre La Mer Salee: Proceedings of the 21st International Congress of the Societe Rencesvals Pour l'Etude Des Epopees Romanes, Toronto, 13 by Kullmann, Dorothea
    Oltre La Mer Salee: Proceedings of the 21st International Congress of the Societe Rencesvals Pour l'Etude Des Epopees Romanes, Toronto, 13
    Oltre la mer salee collects revised versions of twenty-eight papers in English, French, Italian, and Spanish originally presented at the 21st International Congress of the Societe Rencesvals pour l'etude des epopees romanes, held in August 2018 in Toronto. Specialists in the field of medieval...
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  • Bronwen Wallace: Essays on Her Works by Campbell, Wanda
    Bronwen Wallace: Essays on Her Works
    Writers and critics have long acknowledged Bronwen Wallace's unique contribution to Canadian literature and yet her work has received little academic recognition. This collection attempts to remedy this with voices old and new. A critical introduction, biography, and interview are followed by previously published...
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  • Faulknerista by Kodat, Catherine G.
    Faulknerista
    Faulknerista collects more than twenty years of critically influential scholarship by Catherine Gunther Kodat on the writings of one of the most important American authors of the twentieth century, William Faulkner. Initially composed as freestanding essays and now updated and revised, the book's nine...
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  • Widening the Sphere: Mid-To-Late Victorian Popular Fiction, Gender Representation, and Canonicity by Brecke, Anna J.
    Widening the Sphere: Mid-To-Late Victorian Popular Fiction, Gender Representation, and Canonicity
    This work addresses the erasure of popular women writers in the formation of Victorian studies. Mid-century critical work on the Victorian novel, which established a long-standing canon, was mainly concerned with the form of the novel rather than the literature of the Victorian period....
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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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