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  • These Vivid American Documents: Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and FSA Photobooks by Millichap, Joseph R.
    These Vivid American Documents: Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and FSA Photobooks
    The story behind the most iconic American photobooks of the twentieth century. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) funded a now-famous photography project to document and highlight American rural life and its economic challenges. In time, the project...
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  • The Opportunity Reader: Stories, Poetry, and Essays from the Urban League's Opportunity Magazine by Wilson, Sondra Kathryn
    The Opportunity Reader: Stories, Poetry, and Essays from the Urban League's Opportunity Magazine
    Modern Library Harlem Renaissance In 1923, the Urban League's Opportunity magazine made its first appearance. Spearheaded by the noted sociologist Charles S. Johnson, it became, along with the N.A.A.C.P.'s Crisis magazine, one of the vehicles that drove the art and literature of the Harlem...
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  • Theodor Daublers Nordlicht: Drei Studien Uber Die Elemente, Den Geist Und Die Aktualitat Des Werkes by Schmitt, Carl
    Theodor Daublers Nordlicht: Drei Studien Uber Die Elemente, Den Geist Und Die Aktualitat Des Werkes
    Author: Carl SchmittPublisher: Duncker & HumblotPublished: 04/20/2009Pages: 74Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.88lbsISBN: 9783428070923Language: GermanThis title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order
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  • The Mystery of Perception: A Conversation with Lynne Tillman by Lewandowski, Taylor
    The Mystery of Perception: A Conversation with Lynne Tillman
    Candid and instantly engaging, this will be the go-to introduction to Lynne Tillman for readers everywhere and is a must have for any fan. A breakthrough for the legendary underground icon, who speaks about her life as a writer and her work in a...
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  • The Likeness of Things Unlike: A Poetics of Incommensurability by Cameron, Sharon
    The Likeness of Things Unlike: A Poetics of Incommensurability
    A study of the incommensurable, often discordant elements that define major works of American literature. In Sharon Cameron's essays, a magnetic constellation gathers works of Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, Cather, and Stevens--each manifesting in its own terms "the likeness of things unlike"--to form a loose...
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  • The Likeness of Things Unlike: A Poetics of Incommensurability by Cameron, Sharon
    The Likeness of Things Unlike: A Poetics of Incommensurability
    A study of the incommensurable, often discordant elements that define major works of American literature. In Sharon Cameron's essays, a magnetic constellation gathers works of Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, Cather, and Stevens-each manifesting in its own terms "the likeness of things unlike"-to form a loose...
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  • The Hebrew Physiologus: Animals and Creatures in Tsemah Tsaddik by Leon Moderna by Tohar, Vered
    The Hebrew Physiologus: Animals and Creatures in Tsemah Tsaddik by Leon Moderna
    An annotated edition of Leon Modena's Hebrew Musar book Tsema Tsaddik or Pious Plant, originally published in Venice in 1600. Tsema Tsaddik follows the format of a medieval physiologus, where each chapter corresponds to a specific animal and addresses various human behaviors, traits, vices,...
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  • The Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles (Burgundy-Luxembourg-France, 1458 - C. 1550): Text and Paratext, Codex and Context by Small, Graeme
    The Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles (Burgundy-Luxembourg-France, 1458 - C. 1550): Text and Paratext, Codex and Context
    A collaborative investigation of one of the best-known works of late medieval European literature, the Franco-Burgundian collection of short stories known as the Cent Nouvelles nouvelles. Modelled loosely on Boccaccio's Decameron and incorporating elements from Old French fabliaux as well as Poggio Bracciolini's Liber...
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  • The Books of the Beast: A guide to Aleister Crowley's Magical 1st Editions by Smith, Timothy D.
    The Books of the Beast: A guide to Aleister Crowley's Magical 1st Editions
    Timothy d'Arch Smith is a well-known bibliographer, reviewer and antiquarian bookseller with a special interest in the by-ways of literature, notably the occult and the curious. For Aleister Crowley a book was a talisman and their every part right down to colour, dimension, and...
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  • Tending to the Past: Selfhood and Culture in Children's Narratives about Slavery and Freedom by Chandler, Karen Michele
    Tending to the Past: Selfhood and Culture in Children's Narratives about Slavery and Freedom
    In many popular depictions of Black resistance to slavery, stereotypes around victimization and the heroic efforts of a small number of individuals abound. These ideas ignore the powers of ordinary families and obscure the systematic working of racism. Tending to the Past: Selfhood and...
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  • Stylistics, Stylometry and Sentiment Analysis in German Studies: The Operationalization of Literary Values by Salgaro, Massimo
    Stylistics, Stylometry and Sentiment Analysis in German Studies: The Operationalization of Literary Values
    Can literature be investigated through quantitative methods? Can style, empathy, and prestige be measured? This study attempts to respond to these questions by providing results from a selection of case studies taken from German literature of the 19th through the 21st century, including Goethe's...
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  • Steinbeck's Uneasy America: Rereading "Travels with Charley" by Heavilin, Barbara a.
    Steinbeck's Uneasy America: Rereading "Travels with Charley"
    The first scholarly assessment of Steinbeck's bestselling travelogue Travels with Charley, published in 1962, a narrative that blurs the lines between nonfiction and fiction Steinbeck's Uneasy America is the first collection of critical scholarship devoted to Travels with Charley in Search of America, John...
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  • Spenser's Afterlife from Shakespeare to Milton: The Faerie Queene as Intertextual Environment by Vaught, Jennifer C.
    Spenser's Afterlife from Shakespeare to Milton: The Faerie Queene as Intertextual Environment
    This study explores how Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Andrew Marvell, and Milton among many others appropriated Spenser's long and shorter poems for creating comedy, parody, and satire. Their appropriations, which were widely influential on communities of readers, writers, and intertextual networks from 1590-1660, left an...
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  • Spectacle Earth: Media for Planetary Change by Kalaidjian, Andrew
    Spectacle Earth: Media for Planetary Change
    Artistic, literary, and technological depictions of the climate crisis and how they influence humanity's response What does it mean to watch a disaster unfold? Does exposure to a source of dread spur people to action or lull them into fatalism and complacency? Andrew Kalaidjian...
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  • Souvenirs of Cicero: Shaping Memory in the Epistulae AD Familiares by Martelli, Francesca K. a.
    Souvenirs of Cicero: Shaping Memory in the Epistulae AD Familiares
    Cicero's letters have figured prominently in some of western modernity's most cherished illusions about the immediacy of its encounter with Classical antiquity. Celebrated since their discovery in the Renaissance for their intimate mode of self-expression, they have been prized since then for the unparalleled...
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  • Sounds From the Bell Jar: Ten Psychotic Authors by Claridge, Gordon
    Sounds From the Bell Jar: Ten Psychotic Authors
    This groundbreaking work is a unique collaboration between an Oxford University psychologist and two literary critics. It explores the lives and works of 10 authors - among them Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath - who embody both serious mental illness and great originality of...
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  • Someone Shot My Book by Carr, Julie
    Someone Shot My Book
    Approaching the practices of reading and writing from a feminist perspective, Julie Carr asks vital ethical questions about the role of poetry--and of art in general--in a violent culture. She addresses issues such as the art of listening, the body and the avant-garde, gun...
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  • Serapion. Zweijahresschrift Fur Europaische Romantik: Band 2 / 2022 by Latifi, Kalterina
    Serapion. Zweijahresschrift Fur Europaische Romantik: Band 2 / 2022
    Dieser zweite Band von 'Serapion' eroffnet verschiedene Perspektiven auf 'die Romantik' und darauf, was 'das Romantische' sei und wie es bis in die Moderne hineinwirkt. Das Verhaltnis Romantik/Moderne wird in mehreren Beitragen thematisiert, so im Hinblick auf Fernando Pessoas Romantikbezug, die romantischen Opus- und...
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  • Secrets from the Agatha Christie Archives by Cade, Jared
    Secrets from the Agatha Christie Archives
    The untold story of how Agatha Christie conquered the serial market with her thrilling mysteries.Dame Agatha Christie reigns supreme as the 'Queen of Crime.' Numerous books have been written about the legendary crime writer, focusing on nearly every aspect of her craft. But until...
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  • Saison. La Revue Des Series by Classiques Garnier
    Saison. La Revue Des Series
    Contributeurs: Julie Ambal, Nathalie Bailbe, Ioanis Deroide, Florent Favard, Anne-Lise Melquiond, David Neuman, Jean-Yves Puyo et Fabien Vergez.Author: Classiques GarnierPublisher: Classiques GarnierPublished: 02/22/2023Pages: 150Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsISBN: 9782406146278Language: FrenchThis title is not returnableThis title is only available via back order
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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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