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  • Wise Quotes - Shakespeare (401 Shakespeare Quotes): English Theater Playwright Elizabethan Era Quote Collection by Stevens, Rowan
    Wise Quotes - Shakespeare (401 Shakespeare Quotes): English Theater Playwright Elizabethan Era Quote Collection
    This excellent collection of quotes will inspire deep thoughts from one of history's greatest minds. Enjoy the works of a brilliant historical philosopher and figure by reading these amazing quotations to expand your own thinking, for learning and life.Whether you're looking for inspiration, motivation,...
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  • White Tongue, Brown Skin: The Colonized Woman and Language by Boutaghou, Maya
    White Tongue, Brown Skin: The Colonized Woman and Language
    Examines the effect of prescribed multilingualism as expressed by women writers in colonial contexts What does it mean to be an heir, as a woman writer, to colonial and postcolonial cultures in which European language has become so thoroughly ingrained? Examining women writers from...
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  • Vectors: Aphorisms & Ten-Second Essays by Richardson, James
    Vectors: Aphorisms & Ten-Second Essays
    Richardson is well-known for his five previous volumes of poetry and for his critical work. Along with new poems, this book includes a large selection of aphorisms, which have brought him a whole new audience. They are witty, profound, and often very funny.Author: James...
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  • Unstuck in Time: On the Post-Soviet Uncanny by Borenstein, Eliot
    Unstuck in Time: On the Post-Soviet Uncanny
    Today's Russia, Unstuck in Time suggests, is a nation of time travelers, living either in memories of the Great Patriotic War and a society that provided for all its citizens or in an alternative future in which the USSR never collapsed. Eliot Borenstein examines...
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  • Ulysses Forty Years: A Critical Retrospective of Hans Walter Gabler's Critical and Synoptic Edition of Ulysses by Nugent, Georgina
    Ulysses Forty Years: A Critical Retrospective of Hans Walter Gabler's Critical and Synoptic Edition of Ulysses
    Ebook available to libraries exclusively as part of the JSTOR Path to Open initiative.2024 is the 40th anniversary of Hans Walter Gabler's critical and synoptic edition of James Joyce's Ulysses, published in 1984 by Garland. Ulysses Forty Years brings together a collection of essays...
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  • Time and Sense: Proust and the Experience of Literature by Kristeva, Julia
    Time and Sense: Proust and the Experience of Literature
    Julia Kristeva's Time and Sense is a major reassessment of Marcel Proust and In Search of Lost Time. Not only a meditation on Proust, it is also a commentary on how the experience of literature is manifested in time and sensation. Kristeva uses Proust...
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  • The Sense and Non-Sense of Revolt: The Powers and Limits of Psychoanalysis by Kristeva, Julia
    The Sense and Non-Sense of Revolt: The Powers and Limits of Psychoanalysis
    Freud and psychoanalysis taught us that rebellion is what guarantees our independence and our creative abilities. But in the contemporary "entertainment" culture, is rebellion still a viable option? Is it still possible to build and embrace a counterculture? For whom--and against what? Julia Kristeva...
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  • The Robert Frost Review by Smith, Virginia
    The Robert Frost Review
    The Robert Frost Review is a peer-reviewed annual publication of the Robert Frost Society, which was founded in 1978 to promote scholarlydiscussion of the poet's life and work. The Review is committed to publishing high quality scholarship in all areas of study related to...
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  • The Queen's Path: A Revolutionary Guide to Womens Empowerment and Sovereignty by Simmons, Stacey
    The Queen's Path: A Revolutionary Guide to Womens Empowerment and Sovereignty
    A fascinating exploration of the Divided Woman, the key to understanding why women cannot take a hero's journey. Every woman battles being a Divided Woman, whether she is a stay-at-home mom or a high-powered corporate executive. In this book, psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons explores...
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  • The Practice of Enchantment: MythBlast Essays, 2020-2024 by Gardner, Joanna
    The Practice of Enchantment: MythBlast Essays, 2020-2024
    It might often seem that the facts of life are hard, that we must stay ever alert for threats and pitfalls. The modern world seems to require strict rationality and pitiless focus, holding no place for magic, enchantment, or elusive ideas such as transcendence,...
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  • The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch by Yampolsky, Philip B.
    The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch
    Dating back to the eighth century C.E., the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch is a foundational text of Chan/Zen Buddhism that reveals much about the early evolution of Chinese Chan and the ideological origins of Japanese Zen and Korean Son. Purported to be...
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  • The Paganesque and the Tale of Vǫlsi by Kaplan, Merrill
    The Paganesque and the Tale of Vǫlsi
    Challenges the concept that the notorious horse penis is key to understanding the Tale of Vǫlsi, via the concept of the "paganesque". A family of Norwegian pagans, stubbornly resisting the new Christian religion, worship a diabolically animated preserved horse penis, intoning verses as they...
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  • The Owl and the Nightingale: A New Verse Translation by Armitage, Simon
    The Owl and the Nightingale: A New Verse Translation
    From the UK Poet Laureate and bestselling translator of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a complete verse translation of a spirited and humorous medieval English poem The Owl and the Nightingale, one of the earliest literary works in Middle English, is a lively,...
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  • The Masque of Anarchy;A Poem by Shelley, Percy Bysshe
    The Masque of Anarchy;A Poem
    This vintage book contains Percy Bysshe Shelley's seminal 1819 poem, "Masque of Anarchy". The poem, though written in a relaxed and familiar manner, is highly characteristic of Shelly's other works. It has the usual ardour of his tone, the unbounded sensibility by which he...
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  • The Little Prince: The Visual Encyclopedia by Quillien, Christophe
    The Little Prince: The Visual Encyclopedia
    This exceptional volume celebrates one of the greatest heroes in world cultural heritage: the Little Prince. Created in conjunction with some of the story's greatest connoisseurs, this visual dictionary presents every aspect of The Little Prince: a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of the...
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  • The Great Game: Essays on Poetics by Majmudar, Amit
    The Great Game: Essays on Poetics
    In this essay collection, Amit Majmudar meditates on the poetic canon of the West and the traditions of world literature. In The Great Game, poet, critic, translator, and literary omnivore Amit Majmudar ranges widely, writing with characteristic verve on canonical authors such as Milton,...
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  • The Castaway's Tale: Robert Drury, Daniel Defoe and the Story That Has Linked Them for 300 Years by Balkan, Evan
    The Castaway's Tale: Robert Drury, Daniel Defoe and the Story That Has Linked Them for 300 Years
    In 1729, a remarkable book appeared in London. The author, Robert Drury, took up residence at Old Tom's coffeehouse in the center of the city, welcoming the curious to hear his incredible tale: a voyage to Asia on an East India ship, floundering off...
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  • The Cambridge Companion to Homer by Fowler, Robert
    The Cambridge Companion to Homer
    The two Homeric poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, have long been considered masterpieces, and their influence on subsequent Greek and Western literature has been immense. An international team of experts discusses the poems, their background and composition, and subsequent reception to the present...
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  • The Book Lover's Almanac: A Year of Literary Events, Letters, Scandals and Plot Twists by Johnson, Alex
    The Book Lover's Almanac: A Year of Literary Events, Letters, Scandals and Plot Twists
    Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac. Each date is assigned one or more literary connections. Book lovers will find extracts from authors' diaries and letters, chance upon the narrative twists and transformative moments in their favorite novels, discover the winners of prestigious awards...
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  • The Bildungsroman in a Genocidal Age by Curthoys, Ned
    The Bildungsroman in a Genocidal Age
    The Bildungsroman in a Genocidal Age argues that the humanist ideal of Bildung, the cultivation of the potentialities of the self through self-reflection, travel, and varied social intercourse, has been revitalized in an age of genocidal violence. It examines the Bildungsroman as a flourishing...
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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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