Biography: literary
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Biography: literary
Paperback. This is the first new biography in English for nearly eighty years of Italy's foremost writer and thinker, and weaves into a single thread the whole of Dante's life and works. The aim is to make an account of Dante's life accessible to students and to the curious and intelligent but non-specialist reader. All quotations are fully translated. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859898454
- ISBN
- 9780859898454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.72
€ 42.72
Hardcover. No one is more responsible for Britain's current obsession with celebrity culture than the late, great gossip columnist Nigel Dempster (1941-2007). For a quarter of a century, as the editor of the Daily Mail's diary, he was the man perfectly placed and qualified to record - and accelerate - the end of the age of deference.. Num Pages: 249 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- Short Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906021849
- ISBN
- 9781906021849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.65
€ 21.99
€ 16.65
Paperback. Nikolai Gogol was one of the great geniuses of nineteenth century Russian literature, with a command of the irrational unmatched by any writer before or since. His strange tales, though often read as forceful demands for social change, were displays of the fantasies of the human spirit. This book tells his story. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846143304
- ISBN
- 9781846143304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.10
€ 13.99
€ 11.10
Hardcover. Tells the story of how the poet Kathleen Raine has developed from a small girl, who knew at the age of eight that she wanted only to write poetry, into a world-renowned poet and literary scholar. Num Pages: 208 pages, 24 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- F First Edition Used
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780856832680
- ISBN
- 9780856832680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.69
€ 26.99
€ 23.69
Paperback. This unique collection of twenty-two papers was written by Northrop Frye during his student years. Made public only after Frye's death in 1991, all but one of the essays are published here for the first time. Editor(s): Denham, Robert D. Series: Collected Works of Northrop Frye. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BGL; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 236 x 37. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442626867
- ISBN
- 9781442626867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.36€ 57.14
€ 57.36
€ 57.14
Paperback. A family memoir, an exchange with the author's brother (a philosopher), a meditation on mortality and the fear of death, a celebration of art, an argument with and about God, and a homage to the French writer Jules Renard. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099523741
- ISBN
- 9780099523741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.48
€ 17.99
€ 13.48
Paperback / so. This is the first novel by legendary poet bill bissett, "a one man civilization." Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; BGL; DCF; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Talon Books,Canada Canada
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780889226715
- ISBN
- 9780889226715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.38
€ 18.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Edward Thomas was perhaps the most beguiling and influential of First World War poets. This book is an account of his final five years, centred on his extraordinary friendship with Robert Frost and Thomas' fatal decision to fight in the war. It also evokes an astonishingly creative moment in English literature. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571245994
- ISBN
- 9780571245994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.95
€ 17.99
€ 12.95
Hardback. Objectively Speaking: Ayn Rand Interviewed provides sharp insights on a vast range of cultural issues that are totally unique and original, yet instantly recognizable as Ayn Rand. The collection is philosophical and intellectual, yet accessible to the general public. Editor(s): Podritske, Marlene; Schwartz, Peter. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739131947
- ISBN
- 9780739131947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.63
€ 159.63
Hardback. Series: Studies of the Harriman Institute, Columbia University. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691645735
- ISBN
- 9780691645735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.09
€ 155.09
Paperback. Presents a study of Orden Nash's life and the role that poetry, especially comic verse, played in modern American literary culture. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 141 x 25. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566637299
- ISBN
- 9781566637299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.19
€ 20.19
Hardback. Series: Writers on Writers. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 124 x 192 x 23. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780691154114
- ISBN
- 9780691154114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.52
€ 19.99
€ 14.52
Paperback. The story of a fascinating, bohemian - and, at times outrageous - life that spanned the twentieth century - the perfect book for fans of the Mitfords. Num Pages: 464 pages, 25 b/w photos integrated. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DN; DSBH; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 333 x 31. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Publisher
- Virago
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349005461
- ISBN
- 9780349005461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.90
€ 14.99
€ 11.90
Hardcover. Learning to drive was no easy matter for the author: the lessons required military precision when practising how to get in and out of his car correctly. Weaving together memoir and historical anecdote, this title traces his relationship with cars through a lifetime of biography. Num Pages: 128 pages, 10 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGLA; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780701187439
- ISBN
- 9780701187439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.10
€ 13.99
€ 11.10
Paperback. 'Part biography, part collection of tips for the aspiring writer' Guardian. ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT is a brilliant book on writing from the number one bestselling writer. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781444723250
- ISBN
- 9781444723250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.56
€ 12.99
€ 11.56
Hardback. Translator(s): Derbyshire, Katy. Series: SB-The German List. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857424273
- ISBN
- 9780857424273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.42
€ 21.99
€ 19.42
Paperback. A groundbreaking memoir by the acclaimed Kenyan Caine Prize winner. Num Pages: 271 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847083326
- ISBN
- 9781847083326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.79
€ 13.99
€ 10.79
Paperback. Unimpressed by the world of debutante balls, Monica Dickens shocked her family by getting a job. With no experience whatsoever, she gained employment as a cook-general. This title tells story of Monica. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091944681
- ISBN
- 9780091944681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.06
€ 19.99
€ 15.06
Hardcover. In the 1890s Oscar Wilde enjoyed one of the most high-profile reputations in Britain; yet, virtually overnight, he was plunged into disgrace and ruin. What were the reasons for this extraordinary reversal of fortune? This title explores Wilde's motivation in prosecuting the Marquess of Queensberry, and elaborates on the precarious legal situation. Num Pages: 272 pages, illus. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845194345
- ISBN
- 9781845194345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.14
€ 130.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, illus. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845195410
- ISBN
- 9781845195410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.95
€ 33.99
€ 30.95
hardcover. This volume contains the newly transcribed and annotated text of one of Oscar Wilde's unpublished notebooks that functioned as a major ante-text of Historical Criticism (1879). The notebook illuminates Wilde's practices of research and composition, contains the unused materials Wilde studied, and shows his wit and imagination at work. Editor(s): Smith, Philip E. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; BGL; BJ; DSBF; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 224 x 24. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199688012
- ISBN
- 9780199688012
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.39
€ 185.39
Hardcover. Editor(s): Keatinge, Benjamin; Woods, Aengus. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646. Good clean copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Irish Academic Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0003209
- ISBN
- 9780716529101
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AJB; BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 211 x 19. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Beacon Press United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807068809
- ISBN
- 9780807068809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.14
€ 46.99
€ 38.14
Paperback. Presents a portrait and intellectual history of novelist and filmmaker Ousmane Sembene. This book offers a comprehensive biography of Sembene and contributes a critical appraisal of his life and art in the context of the political and social influences on his work. Translator(s): Diop, Moustapha. Num Pages: 218 pages, 5 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFDS; APFB; BGF; BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253221513
- ISBN
- 9780253221513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.96
€ 20.99
€ 20.96