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Hardcover. This collection emphasizes that rogue culture, in spite of the continuing controversy surrounding its origins, served an important role in letting ordinary citizens, especially those partially dislocated by emerging capitalism and urbanization, think through their places in a changing world. Editor(s): Dionne, Craig; Mentz, Steve. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472113743
ISBN
9780472113743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.08

Hardcover. Explores the complex attachments to the figure of the dead lover in Western literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression from classical antiquity through the Middle Ages and into the early modern period. By reflecting on the study of dead lovers, this work traces the development of themes and claims about our own investment in a "dead". Editor(s): Dufallo, Basil; McCracken, Peggy. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; DSBB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472115600
ISBN
9780472115600
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.00

Hardcover. Analyses the depiction of emotions, gestures, and nonverbal behaviours in ancient Greek and Roman texts, and considers the precise language depicting them. Individual contributors examine genres ranging from historiography and epic to tragedy, philosophy, and vase decoration. Editor(s): Clark, Christina A.; Foster, Edith; Hallett, Judith P. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; 2AHA; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472119592
ISBN
9780472119592
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.93

Paperback. In this work on the nature of the state, Aristotle discusses the merits and defects of various regimes or ways of organizing political community - democracy in particular - and in the process he examines such subjects as slavery, economics, the family, citizenship, justice and revolution. Translator(s): Simpson, Peter L. Phillips. Num Pages: 336 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPCA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Edition
1st New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807846377
ISBN
9780807846377
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.66

Hardcover. These essays cover all aspects of Dario Fo: as actor, playwright, performer and songwriter. They also provide historical background to his theatre, as well as in-depth analyses of specific works and the contribution of Franca Rame. Also included is a discussion of Fo's original artwork. Editor(s): Farrell, Joseph; Scuderi, Antonio. Num Pages: 208 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADT; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809323357
ISBN
9780809323357
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.73

Paperback. This issue features: poems by poets including Tom Sleigh, Debora Greger, Ricardo Pau-Llosa, Carl Phillips, Reetika Vazirani, Susan Stewart, David Lehman; an interview with John Balaban on the poetry of Vietnam; and translations by David Ferry and Harry Thomas, amongst others. Editor(s): Hahn, Susan Firestone. BIC Classification: DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810159112
ISBN
9780810159112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.65

Hardcover. Editor(s): Smith, Faith. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; DSB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813931128
ISBN
9780813931128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.67

Paperback. Editor(s): Smith, Faith. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KJ; DSB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 433.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813931135
ISBN
9780813931135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.57

Hardcover. Editor(s): Lackey, Professor Michael. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; DSB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813934860
ISBN
9780813934860
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.64

Hardcover. Editor(s): Fumagalli, Maria Cristina; Ledent, Benedicte; Del Valle Alcala, Roberto. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; DSK; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813935225
ISBN
9780813935225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.02

Hardcover. "This volume includes interdisciplinary essays on slave narratives from the Atlantic world of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on lesser known examples of the genre"--Provided by publisher. Editor(s): Aljoe, Nicole N.; Finseth, Ian Frederick. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBD; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813936376
ISBN
9780813936376
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.31

Paperback. "This volume includes interdisciplinary essays on slave narratives from the Atlantic world of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on lesser known examples of the genre"--Provided by publisher. Editor(s): Aljoe, Nicole N.; Finseth, Ian Frederick. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBD; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813936383
ISBN
9780813936383
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.08

Paperback. Featuring both established and first-time authors, this volume celebrates 15 years of books from the Camina del Sol series by bringing together some of the series' best work from voices that echo the entire spectrum of Latina/o writing, from Chicana/o to Puerto Rican to Brazilian-American, and take in themes ranging from migration to gender. Editor(s): Gonzalez, Rigoberto. Series: Camino del Sol. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSB; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816528134
ISBN
9780816528134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.22

Paperback. Editor(s): Falconer, Blas; Lopez, Lorraine M. Series: Camino del Sol. Num Pages: 161 pages. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816528677
ISBN
9780816528677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.28

Hardcover. "Frank Norris Remembered "is a collection of reminiscences by Norris s contemporaries, friends, and family that illuminate the life of one of America s most popular novelists." Editor(s): Crisler, Jesse S.; McElrath, Joseph R., Jr. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Alabama Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817317959
ISBN
9780817317959
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.39

Paperback. Editor(s): Chesebro, James W. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Alabama Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817353261
ISBN
9780817353261
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.21

Paperback. The bold essays that make up "Reading the Difficulties "offer case studies in and strategies for reading innovative poetry. Editor(s): Fink, Thomas; Halden-Sullivan, Judith. Series: Modern & Contemporary Poetics Series. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Alabama Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817357528
ISBN
9780817357528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.36

Paperback. Adopting research methodologies of revision and recovery, this edition is constructed around bibliographical surveys of both primary and secondary works addressing the Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and eighteenth through twentieth century periods within the history of rhetoric. It recasts study in the history of rhetoric. Editor(s): Gaillet, Lynee Lewis; Horner, Winifred Bryan. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Missouri
Edition
Third Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826218933
ISBN
9780826218933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.25

Paperback. Brings together eleven essays and reviews that constitute some of the poetry criticism. This book gives an overview of poetry criticism and its pluralistic traditions after the high modernist years of T S Eliot. It offers students - the next generation of poets and critics - and their teachers exemplary models of critical writing and thought. Editor(s): Harp, Jerry; Weissmiller, Jan. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 245.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Of Iowa Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877459958
ISBN
9780877459958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.13

Paperback. This collection of essays articulates the pedagogical strategies of using detective fiction texts to investigate the politics of difference. Editor(s): Klein, Kathleen Gregory. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DS; JFD; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Popular Press 1
Condition
New
SKU
V9780879727963
ISBN
9780879727963
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.45

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