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  • Reversing Entropy: Poems by Shaw, Luci
    Reversing Entropy: Poems
    From the pen of beloved poet Luci Shaw comes a new collection that celebrates inspired creativity as an antidote to chaos. The poet's own words best describe the heart of this pinnacle collection of new work by beloved writer Luci Shaw: Entropy: A measure...
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  • Poor Richard's Almanac by Franklin, Benjamin
    Poor Richard's Almanac
    A collection of wise sayings from "Poor Richard's Almanac." Includes a brief biography of Ben Franklin.Author: Benjamin FranklinPublisher: Sanage Publishing House LlpPublished: 10/03/2023Pages: 90Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22dISBN: 9788119373604This title is not returnable
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  • Poetic Meter and Form by Wynne, Octavia
    Poetic Meter and Form
    Can you tell an iamb from a trochee? An anapest from an amphibrach? Why do children always take such delight in dactylic tetrameter? Is a ballad the same as a ballade? What is poetic rhythm? In this clever little book, Scottish poet Octavia Wynne...
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  • Pilgrim Soul: W.B. Yeats and the Ireland of His Time by Mulhall, Daniel
    Pilgrim Soul: W.B. Yeats and the Ireland of His Time
    A journey through the history of Ireland through the poetry of W.B. Yeats.When W.B. Yeats became the first Irish person to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923, the Swedish Academy was crediting him with giving expression to 'the spirit of a...
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  • Orwell's Island by Wilson, Les
    Orwell's Island
    Revered across the globe as an author of compelling novels, journalism, and essays that came to define the twentieth century, George Orwell was an unmatched political visionary, shining a light on the insidious nature of propaganda. Yet this chronicler of war, social injustices and...
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  • Origins of a Story: 202 True Inspirations Behind the World's Greatest Literature by Grogan, Jake
    Origins of a Story: 202 True Inspirations Behind the World's Greatest Literature
    For readers and writers alike, Origins of a Story is the inspiring collection of 202 amazing true stories behind the inspiration for the world's greatest literature!Did you know Lennie from Of Mice and Men was based on a real person? Or how about that...
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  • My Happiness Bears No Relation to Happiness: A Poet's Life in the Palestinian Century by Hoffman, Adina
    My Happiness Bears No Relation to Happiness: A Poet's Life in the Palestinian Century
    This first biography of a Palestinian writer also provides a moving account of the ways "ordinary" individuals are swept up by the floodtides of both war and peace Beautifully written, and composed with a novelist's eye for detail, this book tells the story of...
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  • Mural by Darwish, Mahmoud
    Mural
    "The most celebrated writer of verse in the Arab world."-Adam Shatz, The New York Times Poetry from former national poet of Palestine, illustrated by original drawings by John Berger Mahmoud Darwish was the Palestinian national poet. One of the greatest poets of the last...
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  • Mothers of the Mind: The Remarkable Women Who Shaped Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie and Sylvia Plath by Trethewey, Rachel
    Mothers of the Mind: The Remarkable Women Who Shaped Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie and Sylvia Plath
    The stories of the remarkable mothers who shaped Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie, and Sylvia Plath Julia Stephen, Clara Miller, and Aurelia Plath were fascinating women in their own rights, and their relationships with their daughters were exceptional; they profoundly influenced the writers' lives, literature,...
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  • Life Notes by Bell-Scott, Patricia
    Life Notes
    These intensely personal testimonies illuminate the complexities of black women's lives, offering unique reflections about self, family, intimacy, work, politics, life transitions, violation, and recovery.Author: Patricia Bell-ScottPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 01/01/1995Pages: 430Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 8.19h x 5.47w x 1.05dISBN: 9780393312065Review Citation(s):...
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  • Life Must Have a Purpose: A Collection of Personal Essays by Fowler, Daniel S.
    Life Must Have a Purpose: A Collection of Personal Essays
    The longer I live the more I'm convinced that a successful life is about relationships, making them and nurturing them. Daniel Fowler enjoys sharing interesting and sometimes humorous stories with impactful messages. In a collection of personal essays, he offers a candid glimpse into...
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  • La letra escarlata by Hawthorne, Nathaniel
    La letra escarlata
    This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this...
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  • Judicial Uses of Images: Vision in Decision by Goodrich, Peter
    Judicial Uses of Images: Vision in Decision
    A judge springs out of his car on the way to court in downtown Chicago and takes photographs of an inflatable rat. A while later he inserts these photographs into a decision involving another insufflated rodent used in a union protest. The increasing use...
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  • Journey to Mexico by Artaud, Antonin
    Journey to Mexico
    Author: Antonin ArtaudPublisher: Contra Mundum PressPublished: 03/04/2024Pages: 532Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 1.19dISBN: 9781940625645
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  • Italy in the Second Half of the 19th Century: Bridging New Cultures by Cadel, Francesca
    Italy in the Second Half of the 19th Century: Bridging New Cultures
    A period of turmoil, uncertainty, and fears, the second half of the nineteenth century in Italy is also characterized by resilience, creativity, courageous discussions on the emancipation of women, and a variety of cultural products that are instrumental for the birth of a new...
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  • In Search of the Thin Man: Dashiell Hammett, William Powell and the Classic Film Series by Zwerling, Philip
    In Search of the Thin Man: Dashiell Hammett, William Powell and the Classic Film Series
    The man who created the boldest hard boiled fiction, Dashiell Hammett, wrote The Thin Man in 1933 and launched the fun-loving, booze-swilling, mystery-solving couple Nick and Nora Charles into American culture. MGM sold millions of movie tickets by casting William Powell and Myrna Loy...
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  • Incurable: The Haunted Writings of Lionel Johnson, the Decadent Era's Dark Angel by Johnson, Lionel P.
    Incurable: The Haunted Writings of Lionel Johnson, the Decadent Era's Dark Angel
    Writings that shed new light on one of the most gifted, if reclusive, poets of the fin-de-si cle.A lost poet of the decadent era, Lionel Johnson is the shadow man of the 1890s, an enigma "pale as wasted golden hair." History has all but...
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  • Forgotten Ancient Commentaries on Aristotle's >Sophistical Refutations: Fragments of Aspasios, Herminos, Alexander, Syrianos and Philoponos by Gysembergh, Victor
    Forgotten Ancient Commentaries on Aristotle's >Sophistical Refutations: Fragments of Aspasios, Herminos, Alexander, Syrianos and Philoponos
    How were Aristotle's Sophistical Refutations read in Antiquity? What were the perceived intentions, messages and problems of this treatise, the last within the Organon? This book presents newly discovered fragments from the lost ancient commentaries by Aspasios, Herminos, Alexander and Syrianos on Aristotle's Sophistical...
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  • Fictions of Consent: Slavery, Servitude, and Free Service in Early Modern England by Chakravarty, Urvashi
    Fictions of Consent: Slavery, Servitude, and Free Service in Early Modern England
    In Fictions of Consent Urvashi Chakravarty excavates the ideologies of slavery that took root in early modern England in the period that preceded the development of an organized trade in enslaved persons. Despite the persistent fiction that England was innocent of racialized slavery, Chakravarty...
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  • Economies of Early Modern Drama: Shakespeare, Jonson, and Middleton by Enderwitz, Anne
    Economies of Early Modern Drama: Shakespeare, Jonson, and Middleton
    This book provides new insights into how theatre responded to changing economic practices and structures. It reviews discourses on household management and commerce to create a rich context for the discussion of socio-economic actions and transactions in Macbeth, Othello, and Timon of Athens, as...
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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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