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Literature: history & criticism

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Literature: history & criticism

Hardcover. Prison Narratives from Boethius to Zana critically examines selected works of writers, from the sixth century to the twenty-first century, who were imprisoned for their beliefs. Chapters explore figures' lives, provide close analyses of their works, and offer contextualization of their prison writings. Editor(s): Phillips, Philip Edward. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 455.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137428677
ISBN
9781137428677
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.18

Paperback. A fresh and extensive look at the works of the great Austrian novelist in the context of the German and Austrian culture of his time. Editor(s): Payne, Philip; Bartram, Graham; Tihanov, Galin. Series: Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture. Num Pages: 474 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 28. Weight in Grams: 720. Series: Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture. 474 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Payne, Philip; Bartram, Graham; Tihanov, Galin. A fresh and extensive look at the works of the great Austrian novelist in the context of the German and Austrian culture of his time. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSBH; DSK. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 28. Weight: 730.
Publisher
Camden House
Number of pages
474
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571134530
ISBN
9781571134530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.57

Hardcover. Educated in Scotland and France, George Buchanan became one of the most influential writers of 16th century Europe. Writing in the lingua franca of his time - Classical Latin - he was to be hailed internationally as 'easily the prince of poets'. Num Pages: 380 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 162 x 241 x 21. Weight in Grams: 770.
Publisher
Classical Press of Wales
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905125364
ISBN
9781905125364
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.76

Hardcover. An exploration of the fascinating poetry, life, and world of Sappho, including a complete translation of all her poems. Num Pages: 336 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; BGL; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393242232
ISBN
9780393242232
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

hardcover. This is the final volume in a series that illustrates the development of European drama from its beginnings in ancient Greece to the mid-twentieth century. The nine plays in this volume are drawn from Latin Europe. Num Pages: 329 pages. BIC Classification: DD; DSG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 740.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
329
Condition
New
SKU
V9780838634219
ISBN
9780838634219
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.24

Hardcover. Philip Goldstein explains the socio-historical context of the diverse interpretive practices which make up the humanities in the USA in the 21st century. He considers the rise of college-educated women, minority readers, the increased influence of the Universities, the media and the dominance of the Universities by the sciences. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230612259
ISBN
9780230612259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.40

Paperback. From William Faulkner's famous reply, 'The writer's only responsibility is to his art,' to James Salter's confession 'What is the ultimate impulse to write? Because all this is going to vanish', the Paris Review has elicited many of the most arresting, illuminating, and revealing discussions of life and craft from the greatest writers of our age. Series: The Paris Review. Num Pages: 524 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 35. Weight in Grams: 562. 448 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Gourevitch, Philip. For more than half a century, the "Paris Review" magazine has spoken with most of the leading novelists, poets and playwrights, and the interviews themselves have come to be recognised as an essential record of the writing life. This book contains an original selection of sixteen of these most celebrated interviews. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSB. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 35. Weight: 562.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
524
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841959252
ISBN
9781841959252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Brings together another rich, varied crop of literary voices, comprising: Graham Greene, James Thurber, William Faulkner, Robert Lowell, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Eudora Welty, John Gardner, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Philip Larkin, James Baldwin, William Gaddis, Harold Bloom, Toni Morrison, Alice Munro, Peter Carey and Stephen King. Editor(s): Gourevitch, Philip. Series: The Paris Review. Num Pages: 528 pages, facsims. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 552. 448 pages, facsims. Editor(s): Gourevitch, Philip. Includes interviews from one of the world's best literary magazines. This volume is suitable for reading for those who cares about writers and writing. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSB. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 27. Weight: 640.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
524
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847670335
ISBN
9781847670335
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.63

Paperback. Suitable for all writers and readers, this volume builds on the success and acclaim of the first two editions. Series: The Paris Review. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 35. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847671134
ISBN
9781847671134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 274 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691633091
ISBN
9780691633091
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.54

paperback. The final piece of work from one of the world's most visionary authors Editor(s): Lethem, Jonathan; Jackson, Pamela. Num Pages: 976 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGL; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 150 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1280.
Publisher
Gollancz
Number of pages
976
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Digital original
Condition
New
SKU
V9780575132443
ISBN
9780575132443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.66

Paperback. Editor(s): Streitfeld, David. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Melville House Publishing United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612195261
ISBN
9781612195261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.09

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 770 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CS; DSA; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
770
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691653716
ISBN
9780691653716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 393.99

Paperback. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813935478
ISBN
9780813935478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.95

Hardback. Series: Leonard Hastings Schoff Lectures. Num Pages: 280 pages, 17. BIC Classification: 2ACG; AVGC9; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 534.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
first
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231162647
ISBN
9780231162647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

Paperback. "York Notes Advanced" aim to help make the study of literature more fulfilling and lead to exam success. They should also be of interest to the general reader, as they cover the widest range of popular literature titles. This title covers "The Whitsun Weddings" and selected poetry by Philip Larkin. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 120 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KLR; DSBH; DSC. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 213 x 145 x 9. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Pearson Education Canada
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582772298
ISBN
9780582772298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.44

Paperback. With detailed analysis of the text, discussions on themes, historical backgrounds and author biographies, York Notes offers students the best insight into the world of English Literature. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KLR; DSBF; DSK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UA) A / AS level; (XR) Revision / study guides. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 8. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405861823
ISBN
9781405861823
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.44

Paperback. Brings together Philip Larkin's poems. In this book, due prominence is given to the poet's comments on his poems, which often outline the circumstances that gave rise to a poem, or state what he was trying to achieve. Editor(s): Burnett, Archie. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 894.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571240074
ISBN
9780571240074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.34

Hardback. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBH; HP; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 415.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403919120
ISBN
9781403919120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.66

Hardback. The Tears of Sovereignty is a comparative study of the representation of the concept of sovereignty in paradigmatic plays of early modern English and Spanish drama. It argues that baroque drama produces the critical terms through which contemporary philosophical criticism continues to think through the problems of sovereignty today. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: DSBD; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823251308
ISBN
9780823251308
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.85

Hardcover. "The range of Manas performance traditions captured here is immense. What is wonderful and remarkable is that each is presented vividly, with careful ethnographic detail, so that they become living traditions to the reader."--Susan Wadley, Syracuse University Series: Philip E.Lilienthal Books. Num Pages: 450 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2BM; DSB; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 39. Weight in Grams: 900.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
450
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520066908
ISBN
9780520066908
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.72
€ 57.47

Hardback. Exploring deep-rooted understandings of race and gender and describing how differently their "Americanness" resonates in both writers' works, What Else But Love? considers the legacy of slavery in a variety of ways, from the meaning of mammies and mothers to the question of black manhood. Num Pages: 237 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBF; DSBH; DSK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
237
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231102766
ISBN
9780231102766
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.54

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 326 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691640433
ISBN
9780691640433
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.39

Paperback / so. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGL; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802142054
ISBN
9780802142054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.26

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