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  • Orienting Italy: China Through the Lens of Italian Filmmakers by McDonald Carolan, Mary Ann
    Orienting Italy: China Through the Lens of Italian Filmmakers
    Orienting Italy explores contemporary Italian filmmakers' fascination with China and the Chinese in both documentary and fictional films. Delineating the contours of this fascination, the book begins with the works of Carlo Lizzani (Behind the Great Wall, 1958) and Michelangelo Antonioni (Chung Kuo--China, 1972),...
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  • Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea by Kesller, Mitchell
    Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea
    What do you do when your identity directly contradicts your faith?The Christian Church has long been one of the most influential institutions in society. Self-proclaimed as God's representatives on earth, it is ironic to see how a faith of love and inclusion has been...
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  • Dostoevsky in Love: An Intimate Life by Christofi, Alex
    Dostoevsky in Love: An Intimate Life
    'A daring and mesmerizing twist on the art of biography' - Douglas Smith, author of Rasputin: The Biography 'Anyone who loves [Dostoevsky's] novels will be fascinated by this book' - Sue Prideaux, author of I Am Dynamite! A Life of Friedrich Nietzsche Dostoevsky's life...
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  • Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke: an Elizabethan writer and her world by Allen, Julia
    Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke: an Elizabethan writer and her world
    The authors take a fresh approach to the telling of Mary Sidney's fascinating story. She was a remarkable woman who spent a significant part of her life at Wilton House. Married at the age of fifteen to one of England's richest men, she was...
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  • The Albanian Orthodox Church: A Political History, 1878-1945 by Bido, Ardit
    The Albanian Orthodox Church: A Political History, 1878-1945
    Religion in Albania has had a complicated history, with Orthodoxy, Bektashi and Sunni Islam, Catholicism coexisting throughout much of the history of this Balkan nation. This book traces the rise of the Albanian Orthodox Church from the beginnings of Albanian nationalist movements in the...
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  • Keywords in Western Literary Criticism and Contemporary China: Volume 1 by Hu, Yamin
    Keywords in Western Literary Criticism and Contemporary China: Volume 1
    Since the reform and opening up of China in 1978, Western literary criticism has begun to flourish and gain in popularity within the country's academic literature community. These two volumes meticulously select and examine nine of the most influential keywords from Western literary theory...
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  • The Cambridge Companion to the Literature of the American Civil War and Reconstruction by Diffley, Kathleen
    The Cambridge Companion to the Literature of the American Civil War and Reconstruction
    The legacies of the Civil War and Reconstruction remain a central part of American life a century and a half later. Drawing together leading scholars in literary studies and history, this volume offers accessible treatments of major authors and genres of this period, including...
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  • The Discourse of Marriage in the Greco-Roman World by Beneker, Jeffrey
    The Discourse of Marriage in the Greco-Roman World
    The famous polymath Plutarch often discussed the relationship between spouses in his works, including Marriage Advice, Dialogue on Love, and many of the Parallel Lives. In this collection, leading scholars explore the marital views expressed in Plutarch's works and the art, philosophy, and literature...
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  • I Bought a Mountain by Firbank, Thomas
    I Bought a Mountain
    Reissue of a bestselling classic that inspired a generation of 'good life' nature books 'I first saw Dyffryn in a November gale... the old house was quivering under the thrusts of the wind, and the wild, remote setting had already captured my fancy, and...
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  • Approaches to Teaching the Novels of James Fenimore Cooper by Arch, Stephen Carl
    Approaches to Teaching the Novels of James Fenimore Cooper
    Essays for teaching the iconic American themes of James Fenimore Cooper.A cosmopolitan author who spent nearly a decade in Europe and was versed in the works of his British and French contemporaries, James Fenimore Cooper was also deeply concerned with the America of his...
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  • Reconstruction Fiction: Housing and Realist Literature in Postwar Britain by Derdiger, Paula
    Reconstruction Fiction: Housing and Realist Literature in Postwar Britain
    Reconstruction Fiction: Housing and Realist Literature in Postwar Britain by Paula Derdiger assesses the impact of World War II and the welfare state on literary fiction by focusing on one of the defining issues of the postwar period: housing. Through compelling close readings and...
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  • Race and Romance: Coloring the Past by Hendricks, Margo
    Race and Romance: Coloring the Past
    This study brings race and the literary tradition of romance into dialogue. Race and Romance: Coloring the Past explores the literary and cultural genealogy of colorism, white passing, and white presenting in the romance genre. The scope of the study ranges from Heliodorus' Aithiopika...
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  • Wolves in Beowulf and Other Old English Texts by Marshall, Elizabeth
    Wolves in Beowulf and Other Old English Texts
    A fresh and sympathetic investigation of the depiction of wolves in early medieval literature, recuperating their reputation. The best-known wolves of Old English literature are the Beasts of Battle, alongside ravens and eagles as ravenous heralds of doom who haunt the battlefield in the...
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  • Theorizing Medieval Race: Saracen Representations in Old French Literature by Turner, Victoria
    Theorizing Medieval Race: Saracen Representations in Old French Literature
    In today's discussions of religious difference and intolerance, the Middle Ages are often presented as a time of fixed racial, religious, and cultural identities, especially as regards the East and Islam. Representations of Saracens, however, show how literary traditions invite a more nuanced consideration...
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  • Apocalyptic Ruin and Everyday Wonder in Don Delillo's America by Naas, Michael
    Apocalyptic Ruin and Everyday Wonder in Don Delillo's America
    Apocalyptic Ruin and Everyday Wonder in Don DeLillo's America is a fresh and engaging study of "last things" in Don DeLillo's works-things like death, mourning, and the decline of the American empire, but then also the apocalypse, the last judgment, and the end of...
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  • The Writer and the Cross: Interviews with Authors of Christian Historical Fiction by Middleton, Darren J. N.
    The Writer and the Cross: Interviews with Authors of Christian Historical Fiction
    Spiritually engaged readers commonly look toward fiction to better understand the depth of a faithful life, and Christians are no exception. Many followers of Jesus value beautifully written, deftly characterized and pulse-quickening literary art that seems more satisfying than dry, tedious doctrinal textbooks. This...
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  • Voices of Angel Island: Inscriptions and Immigrant Poetry, 1910-1945 by Egan, Charles
    Voices of Angel Island: Inscriptions and Immigrant Poetry, 1910-1945
    Voices of Angel Island is a historical and literary anthology of the writings of immigrants detained at Angel Island, designed to provide a conduit for readers today to connect with early-20th-century perspectives on the process of becoming American. The Angel Island Immigration Station in...
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  • Shakespeare and the First Hamlet by Bourus, Terri
    Shakespeare and the First Hamlet
    The first edition of Hamlet - often called 'Q1', shorthand for 'first quarto' - was published in 1603, in what we might regard as the early modern equivalent of a cheap paperback. Yet this early version of Shakespeare's classic tragedy is becoming increasingly canonical,...
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  • W. B. Yeats by Yeats, W. B.
    W. B. Yeats
    'Tread softly because you tread on my dreams' is one of the most well-known and repeated lines of poetry ever written. Less haunting, but still so relevant: 'Life is a long preparation for something that never happens.' W B Yeats was one of the...
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  • Hölderlin's Philosophy of Nature by Tobias, Rochelle
    Hölderlin's Philosophy of Nature
    In our age of climate change, the work of the decidedly philosophical poet Friedrich Hölderlin has gained renewed urgency with its emphasis on the forces of nature that produce life and at the same time threaten to devour it. At the heart of his...
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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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