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Literary Criticism

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  • Pattu Parisrama -Part1&part2 by Rao, Acharya A. Purushottama
    Pattu Parisrama -Part1&part2
    This book provides a deep dive into the Telugu literary tradition. Acharya A.Purushottama Rao analyzes the evolution and development of poetry in the Telugu language from its earliest days. A must-read for anyone interested in language and literature.This work has been selected by scholars...
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  • None a Stranger There: England And/In Europe on the Early Modern Stage by Oldenburg, Scott
    None a Stranger There: England And/In Europe on the Early Modern Stage
    None a Stranger There offers a collection of wide-ranging essays that explore the creation and understanding of English identity through the lens of early modern drama. Drawing together a rich array of disciplines--literary criticism, theater history, linguistics, book history, and performance studies--the scholars in...
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  • Nonbinary Jane Austen by Washington, Chris
    Nonbinary Jane Austen
    A bold and provocative analysis of Jane Austen as an early gender abolitionist Chris Washington reads Jane Austen differently than we have classically understood her: rather than the doyen of the cisheteronormative marriage plot, the author theorizes how Austen envisions a nonbinary future that...
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  • Nationalism and Indigenousness in Select Commonwealth Writings and Films: A Postcolonial Rereading by Roy, Pinaki
    Nationalism and Indigenousness in Select Commonwealth Writings and Films: A Postcolonial Rereading
    Nationalism and Indigenousness in Select Commonwealth Writings and Films: A Postcolonial Rereading--the first publication the new book-series Studies in Commonwealth Writings--collects 24 essays written by scholars, critics, and writers from all over the world, which, in the postcolonial perspective, analyze select literary writings and...
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  • Narrative and Robert Schumann's Songs: A New Approach to the Romantic Lied by Weaver, Andrew H.
    Narrative and Robert Schumann's Songs: A New Approach to the Romantic Lied
    Featuring 28 music examples this book takes an innovative approach to analyzing and interpreting nineteenth-century German song, offering new perspectives on Robert Schumann's Lieder and song cycles. Robert Schumann's Lieder are among the richest and most complex songs in the repertoire and have long...
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  • Narrating, Framing, Reflecting 'Disability': 21st-Century 'American' Perspectives by Raussert, Wilfried
    Narrating, Framing, Reflecting 'Disability': 21st-Century 'American' Perspectives
    Fostering a dialog between Critical Disability Studies, American Studies, InterAmerican Studies, and Global Health Studies, the edited compilation conceptualizes disability and (mental) illnesses as a cultural narrative enabling a deeper social critique. By looking at contemporary cultural productions primarily from the USA, Canada, and...
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  • Nalopakhyanam by Bhatt, Nannaya
    Nalopakhyanam
    This book provides an essential window into the Telugu literary tradition. Nannaya Bhatt's epic poem is a cornerstone of Telugu literature and offers readers an immersive experience of ancient culture and values. A must-read for anyone interested in the subcontinent's rich history and literature.This...
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  • Muslim Prayer in American Public Life by Aslan, Rose
    Muslim Prayer in American Public Life
    Muslims are required by their faith to perform prayers five times a day, preceded by a cleansing ritual and followed by physical prostrations facing Mecca. In a society not always understanding or accepting of these practices, how do Muslims navigate this ritualistic obligation? In...
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  • Moving Blackness: Black Circulation, Racism, and Relations of Homespace by Calvente, Lisa B. Y.
    Moving Blackness: Black Circulation, Racism, and Relations of Homespace
    Moving Blackness: Black Circulation, Racism, and Relations of Homespace delves into the intricate connections between communication, culture, power, and racism in relation to blackness. Through a blend of interviews, oral histories, and meticulous archival research, this book sheds light on the multifaceted narratives surrounding...
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  • Melville: His World and Work by Delbanco, Andrew
    Melville: His World and Work
    If Dickens was nineteenth-century London personified, Herman Melville was the quintessential American. With a historian's perspective and a critic's insight, award-winning author Andrew Delbanco marvelously demonstrates that Melville was very much a man of his era and that he recorded -- in his books,...
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  • Mahabharata Vimarshanamu by Narayana, Kodali Laxmi
    Mahabharata Vimarshanamu
    A comprehensive analysis of the epic Mahabharata, from a contemporary perspective. This book explores the timeless themes of the great epic, such as dharma, karma, and moksha, and shows how they are relevant to our lives today. It is a must-read for all students...
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  • Living and Learning with Feminist Ethics, Literature, and Art by H?tu, Dominique
    Living and Learning with Feminist Ethics, Literature, and Art
    This transdisciplinary collection investigates relations of "living and learning with" as compelling forms of engagement and care between humans, nonhumans, and more-than-humans. Through academic and creative writings, contributors address the need for sustainable relationships between various feminist positions, focussing on Indigenous and Black knowledges,...
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  • Liturgy, Ritual, and Secularization in Nineteenth-Century British Literature by McQueen, Joseph
    Liturgy, Ritual, and Secularization in Nineteenth-Century British Literature
    Author: Joseph McQueenPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 11/21/2024Pages: 262Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63dISBN: 9781009435956This title is not returnable
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  • Literature and Politics: Selected Writings by Musil, Robert
    Literature and Politics: Selected Writings
    "Politics is will and not truth. A very primitive formulation, but rich in consequences." Robert Musil was keenly aware of literature's vulnerability to what he called "the over-reach and encroachment of politics", but he was also an acute observer of the ways in which...
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  • Letters to Atticus, Volume I: Letters 1-89 by Cicero
    Letters to Atticus, Volume I: Letters 1-89
    The private correspondence of Rome's most prolific public figure. To his dear friend Atticus, Cicero reveals himself as to no other of his correspondents except perhaps his brother. In Cicero's Letters to Atticus we get an intimate look at his motivations and convictions and...
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  • Leaves of Grass by Whitman, Walt
    Leaves of Grass
    ONE OF THE CENTRAL WORKS OF AMERICAN POETRY First published in 1855, this poetry collection by American poet, Walt Whitman is a celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity, and spans the human element from the perspective of both the mind and the...
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  • Kshetrayya Muvva Gopala by Ramakrishna, Nataraja
    Kshetrayya Muvva Gopala
    Kshetrayya Muvva Gopala is a study of the life and work of the famous Telugu poet Kshetrayya, written by Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Kshetrayya's literary output, as well as his contributions to Telugu culture and society. It is...
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  • Kavyaparichayalu - Amuktha Malyada (Sri Krishnadevarayalu) by Rao, Sri M. V. L. Narasimha
    Kavyaparichayalu - Amuktha Malyada (Sri Krishnadevarayalu)
    This is a Telugu book that contains a detailed analysis of the literary works of the famous Indian king Sri Krishnadevaraya. It is a must-read for those interested in Telugu literature and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...
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  • Italo Calvino and Japan: A Journey through the Shallow Depths of Signs by Dellacasa, Claudia
    Italo Calvino and Japan: A Journey through the Shallow Depths of Signs
    Italo Calvino (1923-85) travelled to Japan in the autumn of 1976. Thereafter, his work shows an increasing fascination with Japanese literature and Zen Buddhism, even as he adds Japanese works to the bookshelves of his library in Rome. This is the first study to...
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  • Interventions 2020 by Houellebecq, Michel
    Interventions 2020
    The death of God in the West was the prelude to a metaphysical soap opera that continues to this day. Christianity's masterstroke was to combine a fierce belief in the individual with the promise of eternal participation in the Absolute. When that dream evaporated,...
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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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