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  • The Process of Poetry by McGlone, Rosanna
    The Process of Poetry
    A unique collection of interviews with contemporary poets at the height of their craft. How does a subconscious thought become an award-winning poem? Journalist, Rosanna McGlone, speaks to some of the country's leading poets to find out. Don Paterson, Sean O'Brien, Gillian Clarke, and...
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  • The Oxford History of Poetry in English: Volume 3. Medieval Poetry: 1400-1500 by Boffey, Julia
    The Oxford History of Poetry in English: Volume 3. Medieval Poetry: 1400-1500
    The Oxford History of Poetry in English is designed to offer a fresh, multi-voiced, and comprehensive analysis of 'poetry': from Anglo-Saxon culture through contemporary British, Irish, American, and Global culture, including English, Scottish, and Welsh poetry, Anglo-American colonial and post-colonial poetry, and poetry in...
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  • The Matrix & The Forbidden Knowledge (Part 2): Symbolism by Bade, Malik
    The Matrix & The Forbidden Knowledge (Part 2): Symbolism
    Chapter 4 (Symbolism)The most important secrets that have been kept from the general public will now be exposed in this book. In this publication, I uncover a myriad of mysteries and uncomfortable truths about the world we live in. It's time to get up...
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  • The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us by Bergstein, Rachelle
    The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
    An intimate and expansive look at Judy Blume's life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic--and controversial--young adult novels, from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Blubber. Everyone knows Judy Blume. Her books have garnered her fans of all ages...
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  • The Elephant of Silence: Essays on Poetics and Cinema by Barger, John Wall
    The Elephant of Silence: Essays on Poetics and Cinema
    "A poem is an act of faith because the poet believes in it," contends John Wall Barger in The Elephant of Silence, a collection of essays exploring forms of knowing (and not knowing) that awaken a poetic mind. By considering poetry, film, and the...
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  • The Discovery of the Mind: The Greek Origins of European Thought by Snell, Bruno
    The Discovery of the Mind: The Greek Origins of European Thought
    European thought begins with the Greeks. Scientific and philosophic thinking--the pursuit of truth and the grasping of unchanging principles of life--is a historical development, an achievement; and, as Bruno Snell writes in The Discovery of the Mind, nothing less than a revolution. The Greeks...
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  • The Cambridge Companion to Sherlock Holmes by Allan, Janice M.
    The Cambridge Companion to Sherlock Holmes
    Sherlock Holmes is the most famous fictional detective in history, with a popularity that has never waned since catching the imagination of his late-Victorian readership. This Companion explores Holmes' popularity and his complex relationship to the late-Victorian and modernist periods; on one hand bearing...
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  • The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives by Smyth, Adam
    The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in Eighteen Lives
    The five-hundred-year history of printed books, told through the people who created them Books tell all kinds of stories--romances, tragedies, comedies--but if we learn to read the signs correctly, they can tell us the story of their own making too. The Book-Makers offers a...
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  • The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Franklin, Benjamin
    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a timeless literary treasure that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic founding fathers. In this engaging memoir, Franklin recounts his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a...
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  • The Art of Courtly Love by Capellanus, Andreas
    The Art of Courtly Love
    After becoming popularized by the troubadours of southern France in the twelfth century, the social system of 'courtly love' soon spread. Evidence of the influence of courtly love in the culture and literature of most of western Europe spans centuries. This unabridged edition of...
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  • Tent Life in Siberia by Keenan, George
    Tent Life in Siberia
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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  • Tales of the Strange by a Korean Confucian Monk: Kŭmo Sinhwa by Kim Sisŭp by Wuerthner, Dennis
    Tales of the Strange by a Korean Confucian Monk: Kŭmo Sinhwa by Kim Sisŭp
    One of the most important and celebrated works of premodern Korean prose fiction, Kŭmo sinhwa (New Tales of the Golden Turtle) is a collection of five tales of the strange artfully written in literary Chinese by Kim Sisŭp (1435-1493). Kim was a major intellectual...
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  • Subjunctive Aesthetics: Mexican Cultural Production in the Era of Climate Change by Fornoff, Carolyn
    Subjunctive Aesthetics: Mexican Cultural Production in the Era of Climate Change
    During the twenty-first century, Mexico has escalated extractive concessions at the same time that it has positioned itself as an international leader in the fight against climate change. Cultural production emergent from this contradiction frames this impasse as a crisis of imagination. Subjunctive Aesthetics...
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  • Quantum Justice: Global Girls Cultivating Disruption Through Spoken Word Poetry by Endsley, Crystal Leigh
    Quantum Justice: Global Girls Cultivating Disruption Through Spoken Word Poetry
    How girls of color from eight global communities strategize on questions of identity, social issues, and political policy through spoken word poetry. Around the world, girls know how to perform. Grounded in her experience of "putting a mic in the margins" by facilitating workshops...
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  • Poetics (Translated by Ingram Bywater with a Preface by Gilbert Murray) by Aristotle
    Poetics (Translated by Ingram Bywater with a Preface by Gilbert Murray)
    Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle, lived in the 4th century B.C. and is thought of as one of the most important figures from classical antiquity. Aristotle was probably the most famous member of Plato's Academy in Athens, whose writings would ultimately form the first...
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  • Philosophy and Science Fiction by Phillips, Michael
    Philosophy and Science Fiction
    Author: Michael PhillipsPublisher: Prometheus BooksPublished: 04/01/1984Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 8.38h x 5.36w x 0.84dISBN: 9780879752484About the AuthorMichael Philips is emeritus professor of philosophy at Portland State University.
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  • Peace in the Us Republic of Letters, 1840-1900 by Gustafson, Sandra M.
    Peace in the Us Republic of Letters, 1840-1900
    Peace in the US Republic of Letters, 1840-1900 explores the early peace movement as it captured the imagination of leading writers. The book charts the rise of the peace cause from its sources in the works of William Penn and John Woolman, through the...
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  • Ovid's Terence: Tradition and Allusion in the Love Elegies and Beyond by Brecke, Iris
    Ovid's Terence: Tradition and Allusion in the Love Elegies and Beyond
    This book investigates the complex reception of Terence in Ovid and a number of allusions to the Terentian comedies in the love elegies and the exilic elegiac epistle Tristia 2. The genres of Latin love elegy and New Comedy are often seen as closely...
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  • Ovid: Amores. Text, Prolegomena and Commentary in Four Volumes: Volume IV.I. a Commentary on Book Three, Elegies 1 to 8 by McKeown, James C.
    Ovid: Amores. Text, Prolegomena and Commentary in Four Volumes: Volume IV.I. a Commentary on Book Three, Elegies 1 to 8
    The third and final book of Ovid's love elegies is a complex farewell to the genre. It begins, programmatically, with Ovid, torn between Tragedy and Elegy, persuading Tragedy to give him a little more time for his love poetry and love affairs. As the...
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  • Natural Magic: Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and the Dawn of Modern Science by Bergland, Renée
    Natural Magic: Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and the Dawn of Modern Science
    A captivating portrait of the poet and the scientist who shared an enchanted view of nature Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin were born at a time when the science of studying the natural world was known as natural philosophy, a pastime for poets, priests,...
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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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