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Literary Criticism

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  • Buddy Does Seattle by Bagge, Peter
    Buddy Does Seattle
    These legendary stories, from the classic first fifteen issues of Bagge's Hate comic, are a defining icon of Seattle's early 1990s culture (the Seattle Weekly has written, "20 years from now, when people wonder what it was like to be young in 1990s Seattle,...
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  • All the Lives We Ever Lived: Seeking Solace in Virginia Woolf by Smyth, Katharine
    All the Lives We Ever Lived: Seeking Solace in Virginia Woolf
    A wise, lyrical memoir about the power of literature to help us read our own lives--and see clearly the people we love most. "Transcendent."--The Washington Post - "You'd be hard put to find a more moving appreciation of Woolf's work."--The Wall Street Journal NAMED...
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  • Corazon by De Amicis, Edmondo
    Corazon
    Narra c mo experimenta situaciones que le hacen ir creciendo emocionalmente. Es un libro pensado para conmover, con fuertes im genes de sacrificio (sobre todo en los relatos mensuales) y en donde se destacan los valores familiares, humanos y espirituales, y el patriotismo.Author: Edmondo...
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  • Re-Enchanted: The Rise of Children's Fantasy Literature in the Twentieth Century by Cecire, Maria Sachiko
    Re-Enchanted: The Rise of Children's Fantasy Literature in the Twentieth Century
    From The Hobbit to Harry Potter, how fantasy harnesses the cultural power of magic, medievalism, and childhood to re-enchant the modern world Why are so many people drawn to fantasy set in medieval, British-looking lands? This question has immediate significance for millions around the...
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  • Out of the Blue: New Short Fiction from Iceland by Mitsios, Helen
    Out of the Blue: New Short Fiction from Iceland
    This extraordinary collection, the first anthology of Icelandic short fiction published in English translation, features work by twenty of Iceland's most popular and celebrated living authors--including Andri Sn r Magnason, J n Kalman Stef nsson, Krist n marsd ttir, and Au ur J nsd...
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  • Poetry 101: From Shakespeare and Rupi Kaur to Iambic Pentameter and Blank Verse, Everything You Need to Know about Poetry by Dalzell, Susan
    Poetry 101: From Shakespeare and Rupi Kaur to Iambic Pentameter and Blank Verse, Everything You Need to Know about Poetry
    Become a poet and write poetry with ease with help from this clear and simple guide in the popular 101 series. Poetry never goes out of style. An ancient writing form found in civilizations across the world, poetry continues to inform the way we...
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  • Ocean by Mentz, Steve
    Ocean
    Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. The ocean comprises the largest object on our planet. Retelling human history from an oceanic rather than terrestrial point of view unsettles our relationship with the natural...
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  • The Bible in Ethiopia by Niccum, Curt
    The Bible in Ethiopia
    The Ethiopic version provides a window into the state of the Greek Bible as it circulated in East Africa at the end of the fourth century. It is, therefore, an extremely important witness to the Bible's early transmission history, yet its testimony has typically...
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  • Gary Larson and the Far Side by Soper, Kerry D.
    Gary Larson and the Far Side
    Kerry D. Soper reminds us of The Far Side's groundbreaking qualities and cultural significance in Gary Larson and "The Far Side." In the 1980s, Gary Larson (b. 1950) shook up a staid comics page by introducing a set of aesthetic devices, comedic tones, and...
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  • Cuban Literature in the Age of Black Insurrection: Manzano, Plácido, and Afro-Latino Religion by Pettway, Matthew
    Cuban Literature in the Age of Black Insurrection: Manzano, Plácido, and Afro-Latino Religion
    Juan Francisco Manzano and Gabriel de la Concepción Valdés (Plácido) were perhaps the most important and innovative Cuban writers of African descent during the Spanish colonial era. Both nineteenth-century authors used Catholicism as a symbolic language for African-inspired spirituality. Likewise, Plácido and Manzano subverted...
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  • Keywords for Media Studies by Ouellette, Laurie
    Keywords for Media Studies
    Introduces key terms, research traditions, debates, and their histories, and offers a sense of the new frontiers and questions emerging in the field of media studies Keywords for Media Studies introduces and aims to advance the field of critical media studies by tracing, defining,...
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  • Shakesfear and How to Cure It: The Complete Handbook for Teaching Shakespeare by Cohen, Ralph Alan
    Shakesfear and How to Cure It: The Complete Handbook for Teaching Shakespeare
    For teachers and lovers of Shakespeare, ShakesFear and How to Cure It provides a comprehensive approach to the challenge and rewards of teaching Shakespeare and gives teachers both an overview of each of Shakespeare's 38 plays and specific classroom tools for teaching it. Written...
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  • Hamlet: Arden Performance Editions by Shakespeare, William
    Hamlet: Arden Performance Editions
    The young Prince Hamlet, returning from university, finds his Kingdom in disarray: 'something is rotten in the state of Denmark'. With his father dead, and his uncle and mother marrying, Hamlet is confronted by an armored ghost, who, claiming to be the King, implores...
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  • The Dutch Courtesan by Marston, John
    The Dutch Courtesan
    The Dutch Courtesan is a riotous tragicomedy that explores the delights and perils afforded by Jacobean London. While Freevill, an educated young Englishman and the play's nominal hero, frolics in the city's streets, taverns and brothels, Franceschina, his cast-off mistress and the Dutch courtesan...
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  • Stages of Power: Marlowe and Shakespeare, 1592 by Mallin, Eric S.
    Stages of Power: Marlowe and Shakespeare, 1592
    It is October 1592. Christopher Marlowe, the most accomplished playwright in London, has written The Massacre at Paris for his company, the Lord Admiral's Men. Bubonic plague has hit outlying parishes, forcing theaters to close and postponing the season. Ordinarily, the Rose Theatre would...
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  • Point Your Face at This: Drawings by Martin, Demetri
    Point Your Face at This: Drawings
    The New York Times bestselling writer and comedian Demetri Martin is back with a brand new collection of drawings that urge you to: POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS In his first book, This Is a Book, Demetri Martin introduced fans and readers to his...
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  • I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers (Gifts for Book Lovers, Gifts for Librarians, Book Club Gift) by De La Mare, Guinevere
    I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers (Gifts for Book Lovers, Gifts for Librarians, Book Club Gift)
    For anyone who'd rather be reading than doing just about anything else, this book is the ultimate must-have. In this visual ode to all things bookish, readers will get lost in page after page of beautiful contemporary art, photography, and illustrations depicting the pleasures...
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  • The Real Alice in Wonderland: A Role Model for the Ages by Rubin, C. M.
    The Real Alice in Wonderland: A Role Model for the Ages
    Alice Pleasance Liddell inspired what is considered today to be the greatest children's story of all time - Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. Alice's Adventures In Wonderland brought Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll together forever. The story behind this story is a dramatic saga of...
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  • Slave Cinema by Seewood, Andr
    Slave Cinema
    "Using a rich compendium of evidence SLAVE CINEMA takes a thorough and uncompromising look at African-American cinema, African-America social identity and the American film industry. This book addresses the specific artistic, ideological, and moral challenges that face every African-American filmmaker." [from back cover]Author: Andr...
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  • The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson by Dickinson, Emily
    The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson
    Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), the reclusive and intensely private poet saw only a few of her poems (she wrote well over a thousand) published during her life. After discovering a trove of manuscripts left in a wooden box, Dickinson's sister Lavinia, fortunately, chose to disobey...
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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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