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  • War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo
    War and Peace
    Tolstoy's epic masterpiece intertwines the lives of private and public individuals during the time of the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys, of Pierre, Natasha, and Andrei, are intimately connected with the national history...
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  • Travels in HyperReality by Eco, Umberto
    Travels in HyperReality
    "A scintillating collection of writings by one of the most influential thinkers of our times." --Los Angeles TimesWith the same wit, learning, and lively intelligence that delighted readers of The Name of the Rose and Foucault's Pendulum, Umberto Eco entertains and intrigues once again,...
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  • The Well Wrought Urn: Studies in the Structure of Poetry by Brooks, Cleanth
    The Well Wrought Urn: Studies in the Structure of Poetry
    A classic that has been widely used by several generations, this book consists of detailed commentaries on ten famous English poems from the Elizabethan period to the present. Index.Author: Cleanth BrooksPublisher: Mariner BooksPublished: 02/23/1956Pages: 324Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.07h x 5.35w x 0.74dISBN: 9780156957052About...
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  • The Undying: Pain, Vulnerability, Mortality, Medicine, Art, Time, Dreams, Data, Exhaustion, Cancer, and Care by Boyer, Anne
    The Undying: Pain, Vulnerability, Mortality, Medicine, Art, Time, Dreams, Data, Exhaustion, Cancer, and Care
    WINNER OF THE 2020 PULITZER PRIZE IN GENERAL NONFICTION"The Undying is a startling, urgent intervention in our discourses about sickness and health, art and science, language and literature, and mortality and death. In dissecting what she terms 'the ideological regime of cancer, ' Anne...
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  • The Tempest: The New Oxford Shakespeare by Shakespeare, William
    The Tempest: The New Oxford Shakespeare
    'How beauteous mankind is! O brave new worldThat has such people in't!' Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expression. Significantly, it was...
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  • The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture by Thorsson, Courtney
    The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture
    Finalist, 2025 Frances Fuller Victor Award in General Nonfiction, Oregon Book Awards Honorable Mention, 2024 William Sanders Scarborough Prize, Modern Language Association One Sunday afternoon in February 1977, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Ntozake Shange, and several other Black women writers met at June Jordan's...
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  • The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind the Lord of the Rings by Kreeft, Peter
    The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind the Lord of the Rings
    To learn more about J.R.R. Tolkien visit Wh ile nothing can equal or replace the adventure in reading Tolkien's masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, Peter Kreeft says that the journey into its underlying philosophy can be another exhilarating adventure. Thus, Kreeft takes the...
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  • The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading by Leith, Sam
    The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading
    Do you remember the first time you fell in love with a book?The stories we read as children extend far beyond our childhoods; they are a window into our deepest hopes, joys and anxieties. They reveal our past - collective and individual, remembered and...
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  • The Epic of Gilgamesh by Kovacs, Maureen Gallery
    The Epic of Gilgamesh
    Since the discovery over one hundred years ago of a body of Mesopotamian poetry preserved on clay tablets, what has come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh has been considered a masterpiece of ancient literature. It recounts the deeds of a hero-king...
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  • The Crusades: A Reader, Third Edition by Allen, S. J.
    The Crusades: A Reader, Third Edition
    Since its first appearance in 2004, The Crusades: A Reader has been the go-to sourcebook in the field. S.J. Allen and Emilie Amt cover the entire crusading movement, from its origins to its modern afterlife, using key primary source documents.The third edition features a...
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  • The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present by Lopate, Phillip
    The Art of the Personal Essay: An Anthology from the Classical Era to the Present
    For more than four hundred years, the personal essay has been one of the richest and most vibrant of all literary forms. Distinguished from the detached formal essay by its friendly, conversational tone, its loose structure, and its drive toward candor and self-disclosure, the...
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  • Roughing It by Twain, Mark
    Roughing It
    The celebrated author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn mixes fact and fiction in a rousing travelogue that serves as "a portrait of the artist as a young adventurer."* In 1861, young Mark Twain found himself adrift as a...
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  • Permission to Be Seen by Jade, Aurora
    Permission to Be Seen
    "Permission to Be Seen" by Aurora Jade is a deeply personal debut poetry collection that deals with the universal struggle to feel seen and understood. Divided into four chapters-roots, thorns, storm, and bloom-the book traces the journey from growing unseen in a broken home,...
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  • Parables from Nature by Gatty, Margaret
    Parables from Nature
    Author: Margaret GattyPublisher: www.bnpublishing.comPublished: 01/25/2008Pages: 208Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.28h x 6.19w x 0.46dISBN: 9789561000827
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  • On Obligations: de Officiis by Cicero
    On Obligations: de Officiis
    Cicero wrote On Obligations (De Officiis) in late 44 BC after the assassination of Julius Caesar to provide principles of behavior for aspiring politicians. It has subsequently played a seminal role in the formation of ethical values in western Christendom. Adopted by the fourth-century...
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  • Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry by Harjo, Joy
    Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry
    Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate, has championed the voices of Native peoples past and present. Her signature laureate project gathers the work of contemporary Native poets into a national, fully digital map of story, sound, and space,...
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  • J.R.R. Tolkien: A Very Short Introduction by Townend, Matthew
    J.R.R. Tolkien: A Very Short Introduction
    Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring J.R.R. Tolkien was the author of two of the most extraordinary, most original, and most popular books of the twentieth century: The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings. The encounter with his works has had profound and...
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  • I'm Very Into You: Correspondence 1995-1996 by Acker, Kathy
    I'm Very Into You: Correspondence 1995-1996
    The tempestuous email correspondence between Kathy Acker and McKenzie Wark, shimmering with insight, gossip, sex, and cultural commentary."Why am I telling you all this? Partly 'cause the whole queerness/identity thing for me stretches through everything, absolutely everything. Slipping between straight/gay is child's play compared...
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  • Heaven by Whitney, Emerson
    Heaven
    A finalist for the Believer Book AwardEmerson Whitney writes, "Really, I can't explain myself without making a mess." What follows is that mess-electrifying, gorgeous, defiant.At Heaven's center, Whitney seeks to understand their relationship to their mother and grandmother, those first windows into womanhood and...
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  • Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels by Shakespeare, William
    Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels
    NOW IN COLOR! Read Hamlet in graphic-novel form--with NO FEAR! Based on the No Fear Shakespeare modern translations, this dynamic graphic novel--now with fully-colored illustrations--brings Hamlet's agony and revenge to life. The illustrations are distinctively offbeat and sure to appeal to today's teens. The...
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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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