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Literary Criticism

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  • Writing Time: Studies in Serial Literature, 1780-1850 by Franzel, Sean
    Writing Time: Studies in Serial Literature, 1780-1850
    Writing Time shows how serial literature based in journals and anthologies shaped the awareness of time at a transformative moment in the European literary and political landscapes. Sean Franzel explores how German-speaking authors and editors "write time" both by writing about time and by...
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  • Writing the Early Crusades: Text, Transmission and Memory by Bull, Marcus
    Writing the Early Crusades: Text, Transmission and Memory
    A pioneering approach to contemporary historical writing on the First Crusade, looking at the texts as cultural artefacts rather than simply for the evidence they contain. The First Crusade (1095-1101) was the stimulus for a substantial boom in Western historical writing in the first...
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  • Words I Wish I Wrote by Fulghum, Robert
    Words I Wish I Wrote
    In Words I Wish I Wrote, Robert Fulghum reveals the works of writers who have inspired him. During the past four decades he's reviewed and revised the basic principles of his philosophy many times, sometimes as an exercise in personal growth, but more often...
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  • Women and Music in the Age of Austen by Zionkowski, Linda
    Women and Music in the Age of Austen
    Women and Music in the Age of Austen highlights the central role women played in musical performance, composition, reception, and representation, and analyzes its formative and lasting effect on Georgian culture. This interdisciplinary collection of essays from musicology, literary studies, and gender studies challenges...
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  • Using Key Passages to Understand Literature, Theory and Criticism by Laga, Barry
    Using Key Passages to Understand Literature, Theory and Criticism
    Using Key Passages to Understand Literature, Theory and Criticism is a completely fresh and innovative approach to teaching and learning literary theory: using short passages of theory to make sense of literary and cultural texts. It focuses on the key concepts that help readers...
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  • Unspoken Sermons: Series I, II, and III by MacDonald, George
    Unspoken Sermons: Series I, II, and III
    To understand the words of our Lord is the business of life. For it is the main road to the understanding of The Word himself. And to receive him is to receive the Father, and so to have Life in ourselves. And Life, the...
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  • Twelve Plays of the Noh and Kyogen Theaters by Brazell, Karen
    Twelve Plays of the Noh and Kyogen Theaters
    "This remarkable anthology of . . . plays is a harbinger of a new age in Japanese theatre studies and will be considered a pivotal work in the future. . . . The closing essay by editor Karen Brazell on 'the nature of noh'...
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  • The Seagull Book of Stories by Kelly, Joseph
    The Seagull Book of Stories
    Author: Joseph KellyPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 12/15/2022Pages: 496Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9780393892963
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  • The Seagull Book of Poems by Kelly, Joseph
    The Seagull Book of Poems
    Author: Joseph KellyPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 12/15/2022Pages: 512Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9780393892987
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  • The Post Office by Tagore, Rabindranath
    The Post Office
    This vintage book contains Rabindranath Tagore's 1912 play, 'The Post Office'. The play revolves around Amal, a child confined to his adopted uncle's house by an incurable disease who, inspired by the construction of a local post office, fantasizes about receiving a letter from...
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  • The Kokinshū: Selected Poems by Duthie, Torquil
    The Kokinshū: Selected Poems
    Compiled in the early tenth century, the Kokinshū is an anthology of some eleven hundred poems that aimed to elevate the prestige of vernacular Japanese poetry at the imperial court. From shortly after its completion to the end of the nineteenth century, it was...
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  • The Canadian Mind: Essays on Writers and Thinkers by Lamey, Andy
    The Canadian Mind: Essays on Writers and Thinkers
    The Canadian Mind takes a political approach to analyzing authors and their works in the context of Canadian history. Author Andy Lamey emphasizes the need for good writing to uphold virtues beyond politics, and expresses concern about the tendency of nationalist critics to praise...
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  • The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest: Philippo Vadi's De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi with an Introduction, Translation, Commentary, and Glossary by Windsor, Guy
    The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest: Philippo Vadi's De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi with an Introduction, Translation, Commentary, and Glossary
    "Guy has the rare talent of making this material accessible" -Neal Stephenson (from his Foreword to Swordfighting)"Guy Windsor's greatest gift to WMA/HEMA is his marvellous ability to translate period language into a meaningful experience for modern WMA/HEMA practitioners and he has once more shown...
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  • Teaching World Epics by Cavallo, Jo Ann
    Teaching World Epics
    Essays for teaching ancient and recent epic narratives from around the world.Cultures across the globe have embraced epics: stories of memorable deeds by heroic characters whose actions have significant consequences for their lives and their communities. Incorporating narrative elements also found in sacred history,...
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  • Tanikawa Shuntaro: The Art of Being Alone, Poems 1952-2009 by Shuntaro, Tanikawa
    Tanikawa Shuntaro: The Art of Being Alone, Poems 1952-2009
    This extensive selection of Tanikawa Shuntaro's poetry reflects the full depth and breadth of his work, from his appearance as a fresh new voice to the mastery of his later poetry. It traces his artistic development and his shift in focus from man's cosmic...
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  • Tales of the Jazz Age by Fitzgerald, F. Scott
    Tales of the Jazz Age
    'I tender these tales of the Jazz Age into the hands of those who read as they run and run as they read.' Tales of the Jazz Age (1922) was Fitzgerald's second collection of short stories, and it contains some of the best examples...
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  • Song of Myself by Whitman, Walt
    Song of Myself
    Walt Whitman is oe of America's most celebrated poets, and he was famous among his contemporaries in the mid-19th century, but that wasn't necessarily a good thing. The essayist and journalist made waves with his anthology Leaves of Grass, a collection of poetry that...
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  • Shapes of Time: History and Eschatology in the Modernist Imagination by McGillen, Michael
    Shapes of Time: History and Eschatology in the Modernist Imagination
    Shapes of Time explores how concepts of time and history were spatialized in early twentieth-century German thought. Michael McGillen locates efforts in German modernism to conceive of alternative shapes of time--beyond those of historicism and nineteenth-century philosophies of history--at the boundary between secular and...
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  • Shapes of Time: History and Eschatology in the Modernist Imagination by McGillen, Michael
    Shapes of Time: History and Eschatology in the Modernist Imagination
    Shapes of Time explores how concepts of time and history were spatialized in early twentieth-century German thought. Michael McGillen locates efforts in German modernism to conceive of alternative shapes of time--beyond those of historicism and nineteenth-century philosophies of history--at the boundary between secular and...
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  • Shakespeare and the Jews by Shapiro, James
    Shakespeare and the Jews
    First published in 1996, James Shapiro's pathbreaking analysis of the portrayal of Jews in Elizabethan England challenged readers to recognize the significance of Jewish questions in Shakespeare's day. From accounts of Christians masquerading as Jews to fantasies of settling foreign Jews in Ireland, Shapiro's...
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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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