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Literary Criticism

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  • The Long-Legged House by Berry, Wendell
    The Long-Legged House
    First published in 1969 and out of print for more than twenty-five years, The Long-Legged House was Wendell Berry's first collection of essays, the inaugural work introducing many of the central issues that have occupied him over the course of his career. Three essays...
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  • New York Elegies: Ukrainian Poems on the City by Kin, Ostap
    New York Elegies: Ukrainian Poems on the City
    New York Elegies attempts to demonstrate how descriptions and evocations of New York City are connected to various stylistic modes and topical questions urgent to Ukrainian poetry throughout its development. The collection thus gives readers the opportunity to view New York through various poetic...
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  • Superhero Reader by Hatfield, Charles
    Superhero Reader
    With contributions from Will Brooker, Jeffrey A. Brown, Scott Bukatman, John G. Cawelti, Peter Coogan, Jules Feiffer, Charles Hatfield, Henry Jenkins, Robert Jewett and John Shelton Lawrence, Gerard Jones, Geoff Klock, Karin Kukkonen, Andy Medhurst, Adilifu Nama, Walter Ong, Lorrie Palmer, Richard Reynolds, Trina...
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  • Sex and the Cthulhu Mythos by Derie, Bobby
    Sex and the Cthulhu Mythos
    H. P. Lovecraft was one of the most asexual beings in history-at least by his own admission. Whether we accept this view of his own sexual instincts or not, there is no denying that sexuality-normal and aberrant-underlies a number of significant tales in the...
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  • Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author by Jones, Brian Jay
    Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author
    Brian Jay Jones crafts a deft biography of the author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip van Winkle" quintessential New Yorker, presidential confidant, diplomat, lawyer, and fascinating charmer. The first American writer to make his pen his primary means of support, Washington...
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  • Understanding Cormac McCarthy by Frye, Steven
    Understanding Cormac McCarthy
    Named by Harold Bloom as one of the most significant American novelists of our time, Cormac McCarthy has been honored with the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award for All the Pretty Horses, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and...
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  • My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth by Vecchione, Patrice
    My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth
    The ultimate writing guide that is a helping hand to anyone who dreams of telling their truth through words on a page." --Ellen Bass, author of Indigo [This book] gives us endless ways to access our creative selves and shows us how to shape...
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  • A Broken Thing: Poets on the Line by Rosko, Emily
    A Broken Thing: Poets on the Line
    In the arena of poetry and poetics over the past century, no idea has been more alive and contentious than the idea of form, and no aspect of form has more emphatically sponsored this marked formal concern than the line. But what, exactly, is...
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  • The Green Thoreau: America's First Environmentalist on Technology, Possessions, Livelihood, and More by Thoreau, Henry David
    The Green Thoreau: America's First Environmentalist on Technology, Possessions, Livelihood, and More
    Henry David Thoreau saw nature as teacher and companion, and many of his philosophies guide the contemporary environmental movement. What Thoreau wrote about simplicity, materialism, technology, and our troubled relationship with nature is perhaps even more relevant to our lives today than it was...
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  • The Whiskey of Our Discontent: Gwendolyn Brooks as Conscience and Change Agent by Lansana, Quraysh Ali
    The Whiskey of Our Discontent: Gwendolyn Brooks as Conscience and Change Agent
    "[A] superb tribute . . . [an] essential collection" of essays analyzing the works of the preeminent twentieth-century poet and voice of social justice (Booklist).Winner of the Central New York Book Award for NonfictionFinalist for the Chicago Review of Books AwardPoet, educator, and social...
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  • The Complete Funky Winkerbean, Volume 2: 1975-1977 by Batiuk, Tom
    The Complete Funky Winkerbean, Volume 2: 1975-1977
    Funky, Les, and the gang pun their way through Westview High Since its debut on March 27, 1972, Funky Winkerbean has chronicled the lives of a group of students from the fictitious Westview High School. This second volume, which presents strips from 1975, 1976,...
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  • Poetics by Aristotle
    Poetics
    The writings of Greek philosopher ARISTOTLE (384BC-322BC)--student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great--are among the most influential on Western thought, and indeed upon Western civilization itself. From theology and logic to politics and even biology, there is no area of human knowledge that...
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  • Conversations with Ian McEwan by Roberts, Ryan
    Conversations with Ian McEwan
    Conversations with Ian McEwan collects sixteen interviews, conducted over three decades, with the British author of such highly praised novels as Enduring Love, Atonement, Saturday, and On Chesil Beach. McEwan (b. 1948) discusses his views on authorship, the writing process, and major themes found...
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  • Poor Richard's Almanack by Franklin, Benjamin
    Poor Richard's Almanack
    Benjamin Franklin's classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on such subjects as...
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  • Shakespeare's Window Into the Soul: The Mystical Wisdom in Shakespeare's Characters by Lings, Martin
    Shakespeare's Window Into the Soul: The Mystical Wisdom in Shakespeare's Characters
    A study of the mystical, spiritual, and profound visionary wisdom contained in Shakespeare's plays - Reveals the significant mystical symbolism in ten of Shakespeare's later, more mature, works including Hamlet, Macbeth, and The Tempest - Shows the progress of Shakespeare's own spiritual development through...
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  • The Baltic Origins of Homer's Epic Tales: The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Migration of Myth by Vinci, Felice
    The Baltic Origins of Homer's Epic Tales: The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Migration of Myth
    Compelling evidence that the events of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey took place in the Baltic and not the Mediterranean - Reveals how a climate change forced the migration of a people and their myth to ancient Greece - Identifies the true geographic sites of...
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  • Bible Trouble: Queer Reading at the Boundaries of Biblical Scholarship by Hornsby, Teresa J.
    Bible Trouble: Queer Reading at the Boundaries of Biblical Scholarship
    Author: Teresa J. HornsbyPublisher: Society of Biblical LiteraturePublished: 06/27/2011Pages: 372Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83dISBN: 9781589835528Review Citation(s): Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 15This title is not returnable
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  • Ritual and Cult at Ugarit by Pardee, Dennis
    Ritual and Cult at Ugarit
    Author: Dennis PardeePublisher: Society of Biblical LiteraturePublished: 07/01/2002Pages: 316Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.38w x 0.77dISBN: 9781589830264This title is not returnable
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  • La Traicion En La Amistad, 2nd Edition by Zayas y. Sotomayor, Maria De
    La Traicion En La Amistad, 2nd Edition
    Author: Maria De Zayas y. SotomayorPublisher: European MasterpiecesPublished: 08/15/2007Pages: 140Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33dISBN: 9781589770478Language: SpanishThis title is not returnable
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  • Valor, Agravio y Mujer by Mallen De Soto, Ana Caro
    Valor, Agravio y Mujer
    Author: Ana Caro Mallen De Soto, Ana CaroPublisher: European MasterpiecesPublished: 04/16/2009Pages: 152Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35dISBN: 9781589770638Language: SpanishThis title is not returnable
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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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