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Literature: history & criticism

Paperback. Part detective work, part treasure chest, The Gilded Chalet takes you on a grand tour of the birthplace of our best-loved stories, revealing how Switzerland became the landscape of our imagination. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 2ACG; 2ADF; 2ADT; DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857886528
ISBN
9781857886528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.64

Paperback. Offering nuanced readings of Sappho s poems, written in an archaic Aeolic dialect, DuBois skillfully draws out their sharp images and rhythmic melody. She further discusses the exciting discovery of a new verse fragment in 2004, and the ways in which Sappho influenced Catullus, Horace and Ovid, as well as later writers and painters." Series: Understanding Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784533618
ISBN
9781784533618
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.51

Paperback. This study offers a different reading of the archaic lesbian poet, Sappho, whose poetry dates from the seventh century BC. Her presentation of many certitudes in the history of poetry, philosophy and sexuality are featured here. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226167565
ISBN
9780226167565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.53

Hardcover. Chinese martial arts novels from the late nineteenth century are full of suggestive sounds. Characters curse in colorful dialect accents, and action scenes come to life with the loud clash of swords. Paize Keulemans examines the relationship between these novels and earlier storyteller manuscripts to explain the purpose and history of these sounds. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 370 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 231 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674417120
ISBN
9780674417120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 45.36

Paperback. Aimed at presenting the known and, especially, the unknown Mark Twain, this book covers his works as well as the rambling and often wildly psyche and contradictory life. It presents his unforgettable characters - Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher, Pudd'nhead Wilson and many others. It is suitable for general readers, students, and scholars. Series: Bedside, Bathtub & Armchair Companions. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370. Series: Bedside, Bathtub & Armchair Companions. 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. Aimed at presenting the known and, especially, the unknown Mark Twain, this book covers his works as well as the rambling and often wildly psyche and contradictory life. It presents his unforgettable characters - Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher, Pudd'nhead Wilson and many others. It is suitable for general readers, students, and scholars. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 17. Weight: 370.
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826418135
ISBN
9780826418135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 20.67

Hardback. BIC Classification: 1DBK; DSB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474419130
ISBN
9781474419130
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.84
€ 101.56

Paperback. Coming to prominence with the 19th-century novel, literary realism has most often been associated with the insistence that art cannot turn away from the more sordid and harsh aspects of human existence. This volume offers a clear, reader-friendly guide to debates around realism. Series: The New Critical Idiom. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; DSA; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 12. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415229395
ISBN
9780415229395
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.80

Paperback. Literature and Feminism is an exemplary new introduction to feminist literary criticism and theory which assumes no previous knowledge of the field. Clear, informative and carefully structured, it provides a thorough guide to, and path through, one of the most important, but also most difficult, areas of contemporary literary studies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSA; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631184218
ISBN
9780631184218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 53.85

Paperback. Every Sunday, readers of The New York Times Book Review turn with anticipation to see which novelist, historian or artist will be the subject of the By the Book feature. These wide-ranging interviews are conducted by Pamela Paul, the editor of the Book Review, and here she brings together sixty-five of the most intriguing and fascinating exchanges. Editor(s): Paul, Pamela. Num Pages: 336 pages, 65 illustrations. BIC Classification: DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 204 x 24. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Picador USA United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250074690
ISBN
9781250074690
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3J; DSBD; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cornell University Press New York
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488368
ISBN
9780801488368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.59

Paperback. Editor(s): Farvolden, Pamela. Num Pages: 186 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABC; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 431.
Publisher
Medieval Institute Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580442466
ISBN
9781580442466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.32

paperback. Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBF; DSBH; DSK; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Duke University Press Books United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822315421
ISBN
9780822315421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.15

Hardback. Series: Contributions in Women's Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313249976
ISBN
9780313249976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.03
€ 78.31

Paperback. 'York Notes Advanced' offer an accessible approach to English Literature. This series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, 'York Notes Advanced' introduce students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts. Editor(s): Alexander, Michael. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KL; DSBD; DSC; YQE. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 209 x 146 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582431584
ISBN
9780582431584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.30

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 Merchant's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KLR; DSBB; DSC; DSK. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 7. Weight in Grams: 144.
Publisher
Pearson Education Canada
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582772304
ISBN
9780582772304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.28

hardcover. Ellen Glasgow's originality of mind and fascination with her native South are in display in this selection of her correspondence with women. Covering more than sixty years, Perfect Companionship collects some 250 letters. Editor(s): Matthews, Pamela R. Num Pages: 320 pages, 11ill. BIC Classification: BJ; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 807.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813923352
ISBN
9780813923352
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.57

Paperback. Pamela Regis argues that the romance novel, the most popular but least respected of literary genres, does not enslave women but celebrates their freedom and joy. Regis provides critics with an expanded vocabulary for discussing a genre that is both classic and contemporary, sexy and entertaining. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812215229
ISBN
9780812215229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.23

Paperback. A study of William Bartram's "Travels", Thomas Jefferson's "Notes on the State of Virginia", and J Hector St John de Crevecoeur's "Letters from an American Farmer" that situates them within two important intellectual traditions: the literature of travel and the science of natural history. Num Pages: 200 pages, 7 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSB; HBJK; WN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 305.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812216868
ISBN
9780812216868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.69

Hardcover. Experiences of twentieth century history and major literary trends are reflected in the excellent but little-known writings of the Austrian-Czech physician and novelist Ernst Weiss (1882-1940). This book assesses the life and legacy of this important voice from mid twentieth century Central Europe. Num Pages: 284 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGL; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Academica Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933146720
ISBN
9781933146720
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.46

Hardcover. This text examines the concept of the "mental landscape" in American romantic literature. It contends that this landscape creates a space in the imagination that helps to form a writer's perspective. The book also explores the function of literary allusion in 19th-century American romance. Num Pages: 236 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804717939
ISBN
9780804717939
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.43

Paperback. Series: Opuscula Graecolatina S. Num Pages: 137 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 10. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
137
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772891637
ISBN
9788772891637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.96

Hardcover. Investigates medieval narratives 'between history and fiction' by looking at literature in Medieval Europe from 1100 to 1400. Editor(s): Agapitos, Panagiotis A.; Mortensen, Lars Boje. Num Pages: 397 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 33. Weight in Grams: 982.
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
397
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9788763538091
ISBN
9788763538091
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.02
€ 51.98

Hardback. Explores interdisciplinary approaches to the poetics, intertexts, and influence of the work of C P Cavafy (Konstantinos Kavafis), one of the most important twentieth-century European poets. Editor(s): Roilos, Panagiotis. Series: Cultural Politics, Socioaesthetics, Beginnings. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; DCF; DSB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard Department of the Classics United States
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674053397
ISBN
9780674053397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.04
€ 49.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADS; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585101177
ISBN
9781585101177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.37

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