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  • German Expressionist Cinema: The World of Light and Shadow by Roberts, Ian
    German Expressionist Cinema: The World of Light and Shadow
    Before Hollywood's golden age, German expressionist film was arguably the most important cinematic movement in the medium's history. These 'symphonies of... iridescent movement' of Weimar cinema provide some of cinema's most iconic images, and its vivid contrasts and dark spaces constitute a major influence...
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  • Everyman and Mankind by Bruster, Douglas
    Everyman and Mankind
    Everyman and Mankind are morality plays which mark the turn of the medieval period to the early modern, with their focus on the individual. Everyman follows a man's journey towards death and his efforts to secure himself a life thereafter, whilst Mankind shows a...
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  • The Dedalus Book of Literary Suicides: Dead Letters by Lachman, Gary
    The Dedalus Book of Literary Suicides: Dead Letters
    Writers have been killing themselves for centuries. From Petronius in ancient Rome to the 20th Century Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima, writers, more than any other kind of artist, have taken their own lives in an extraordinary number of ways. With bullets, poison, drugs and...
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  • Isla Negra by Neruda, Pablo
    Isla Negra
    Few writers are as integrally bound to a place as Pablo Neruda was to the landscape of Isla Negra on Chile's coast. From his arrival there in the late 1930s to his death in 1973, Neruda captured Isla Negra in images fundamental to an...
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  • Modern Masters Volume 13: Jerry Ordway by Nolen-Weathington, Eric
    Modern Masters Volume 13: Jerry Ordway
    In this latest volume of the Modern Masters series, Ordway's life and career are spotlighted as he discusses the work that's made him a fan-favorite, complete with an extensive art gallery. Also presented is a lavish color section, featuring more remarkable Ordway illustrations. One...
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  • The Celtic Heroic Age by Koch, John T.
    The Celtic Heroic Age
    A new fourth edition of an invaluable collection of literary sources, all in translation, for Celtic Europe and early Ireland and Wales. The selections are divided into three sections: the first is classical authors on the ancient celts - a huge selection including both...
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  • Vintage Humour: The Islamic Wine Poetry of Abu Nuwas by Rowell, Alex
    Vintage Humour: The Islamic Wine Poetry of Abu Nuwas
    Abu Nuwas, the pre-eminent bacchic bard of the classical Arabic canon, was loved and reviled in equal measure for his lyrical celebration of Abbasid Baghdad's dissolute nightlife, his cutting satires of religion and the clergy, and the extraordinary range and virtuosity of his literary...
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  • Howards End Is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Hill, Susan
    Howards End Is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home
    Early one autumn afternoon in pursuit of an elusive book on her shelves, Susan Hill encountered dozens of others that she had never read, or forgotten she owned, or wanted to read for a second time. The discovery inspired her to embark on a...
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  • More Shadow Than Bird by Alsadir, Nuar
    More Shadow Than Bird
    The poems in "More Shadow Than Bird" are imagistic narratives of emotional situations that offer not the story of a life, but of the consciousness accompanying the life lived. This consciousness, even as it operates on a more symbolic level, is embodied-not abstract or...
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  • Archaeologies of the Future: The Desire Called Utopia and Other Science Fictions by Jameson, Fredric
    Archaeologies of the Future: The Desire Called Utopia and Other Science Fictions
    In an age of globalization characterized by the dizzying technologies of the First World, and the social disintegration of the Third, is the concept of utopia still meaningful? Archaeologies of the Future, Jameson's most substantial work since Postmodernism, Or, the Cultural Logic of Late...
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  • A Secret History of Christianity: Jesus, the Last Inkling, and the Evolution of Consciousness by Vernon, Mark
    A Secret History of Christianity: Jesus, the Last Inkling, and the Evolution of Consciousness
    Christianity is in crisis in the West. The Inkling friend of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Owen Barfield, analysed why. He developed an account of our spiritual predicament that is radical and illuminating. Barfield realized that the human experience of life shifts fundamentally over...
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  • Salad Anniversary by Tawara, Machi
    Salad Anniversary
    Machi Tawara's first book of poems, Salad Annivsersary, combines the classical 'tanka' form with the subject of a modern love affair. It became a sensation, selling over 2 million copies - and the 'salad phenomenon' in Japanese culture was comparable to the 'bananamania' that...
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  • The Prose Edda by Sturluson, Snorri
    The Prose Edda
    The Prose Edda is our richest treasure trove of Germanic and Norse mythology--starting with a creation myth, passing through the struggle of the gods, giants, dwarves, and elves for survival and supremacy, and ending in the Ragnarok, a final all-engulfing battle wherein the world...
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  • The Skinned Bird: Essays by Biondolillo, Chelsea
    The Skinned Bird: Essays
    From award-winning essayist Chelsea Biondolillo, THE SKINNED BIRD is about all the ways we break our own hearts. In lyric, fragmented essays-full of geological, ornithological and photographic interventions, with landscapes, loss, and longing-Biondolillo travels the terrain of leaving and finding home while keeping her...
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  • The Bethrothed by Manzoni, Alessandro
    The Bethrothed
    Author: Alessandro ManzoniPublisher: Simon & BrownPublished: 10/31/2018Pages: 534Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19dISBN: 9781731702647This title is not returnable
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  • 2000 of the Best Films of All Time - 2019 Edition by Tafero, Arthur H.
    2000 of the Best Films of All Time - 2019 Edition
    2000 Mini-Reviews of the Best Films of All TImeAuthor: Arthur H. TaferoPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 07/02/2018Pages: 330Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69dISBN: 9781722212889About the AuthorOne of New York's leading film reviewers; currently a visiting professor at Jimei University in China.This...
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  • Great Books of China: From Ancient Times to the Present by Wood, Frances
    Great Books of China: From Ancient Times to the Present
    Great Books of China invites readers to discover--or rediscover--some of the major achievements of Chinese culture and civilization. The literature of China remains largely unknown in the West, yet it offers much insight into Chinese life. The long continuity of Chinese culture means that...
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  • Field of Nonsense by Sewell, Elizabeth
    Field of Nonsense
    This magnificent and witty study by an unrecognized innovator seeks to define and explore the nature of nonsense in literature. Relying mainly on readings of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear, Elizabeth Sewell not only sets out plausible boundaries for what or does not constitutes...
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  • They Said: A Multi-Genre Anthology of Contemporary Collaborative Writing by Muench, Simone
    They Said: A Multi-Genre Anthology of Contemporary Collaborative Writing
    THEY SAID: A MULTI-GENRE ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEMPORARY COLLABORATIVE WRITING includes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as hybridized forms that push the boundaries of concepts like "genre" and "author."Contributors to this anthology include: Kelli Russell Agodon, Nin Andrews, Elisa Gabbert, Ross Gay, Carol...
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  • Censorship in Vietnam: Brave New World by Bass, Thomas A.
    Censorship in Vietnam: Brave New World
    What does censorship do to a culture? How do censors justify their work? What are the mechanisms by which censorship-and self-censorship-alter people's sense of time and memory, truth and reality? Thomas Bass faced these questions when The Spy Who Loved Us, his account of...
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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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