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Literature: history & criticism

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSK; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816679287
ISBN
9780816679287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.67

Hardback. This collection of 266 letters, cards, and telegrams that Helen Kemp and Northrop Frye wrote to each other forms a compelling narrative of their early relationship. The letters reveal Frye's early talent as a writer. Editor(s): Denham, Robert D. Series: Collected Works of Northrop Frye. Num Pages: 504 pages, illustrations, facsimiles.,ports. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 44. Weight in Grams: 935.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802007728
ISBN
9780802007728
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.45

Paperback. A complete English translation of the correspondence between the philosopher Martin Heidegger and the novelist and essayist Ernst Junger, together with a translation of Junger's essay Across the Line. Translator(s): Quinn, Timothy Sean. Series: New Heidegger Research. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSB; HPCF; HPCF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield International
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783488766
ISBN
9781783488766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.49

Hardback. We must see to it that we put the best of ourselves in our letters; for there is nothing to suggest that we shall see each other again soon. So wrote Walter Benjamin to Gretel Adorno in spring 1940 from the south of France, shortly before he took his own life. Num Pages: 336 pages, ports. BIC Classification: 2ACG; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745636696
ISBN
9780745636696
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.69

Hardcover. Featuring canonical Spanish American and Brazilian texts of the 1920s and 30s, Corporeality in Early Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature is an innovative analysis of the body as site of inscription for avant-garde objectives such as originality, subjectivity, and subversion. Series: New Directions in Latino American Cultures. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJ; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137268792
ISBN
9781137268792
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. Editor(s): Rowe, Dr. Alfred Lestie. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 409.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 1968
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349152834
ISBN
9781349152834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.65

Hardback. Unconventional journeys into the genius of Cormac McCarthy form a new, highly personal way of appreciating literary greatness Series: Southwestern Writers Collection Series, Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. Num Pages: 292 pages, 34 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292744295
ISBN
9780292744295
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.64

hardcover. This book is a guide to Cormac McCarthy's canon from The Road to All the Pretty Horses, delving into the dominant themes in his work, his influences from Faulkner to Dante, and the current cultural debates his books have figured into. Series: American Literature Readings in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2009th Edition
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230612266
ISBN
9780230612266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.68

Paperback. Exploring concepts such as the Southern Gothic novel, the Southwest border, faith and suicide, and father-son relationships, respected scholar Kenneth Lincoln shows how McCarthy's canticles of praise, grief, and warning mix classic, biblical, and ballad genres and cross the lyrical with the narrative. Series: American Literature Readings in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 217 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230619678
ISBN
9780230619678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.76

Paperback. This Roman play is one of Shakespeare's last tragedies, best known for its political and military themes.The Introduction and commentary notes open up the language, themes and ideas in this complex yet richly rewarding play for the student and teacher. Editor(s): Holland, Peter. Series: The Arden Shakespeare. Num Pages: 400 pages, 20 illustrations in introduction. BIC Classification: DDS; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 566.
Publisher
Arden Shakespeare
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
3rd Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904271284
ISBN
9781904271284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.10

Paperback. Updated edition of Coriolanus, providing detailed commentary and a substantial introduction, including a section on criticism and performances. Editor(s): Bliss, Lee. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 328 pages, 14 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 538. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. 328 pages, 14 b/w illus. Editor(s): Bliss, Lee. Updated edition of Coriolanus, providing detailed commentary and a substantial introduction, including a section on criticism and performances. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight: 556.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521728744
ISBN
9780521728744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.06

Paperback. This new edition of Shakespeare's gripping political and personal tragedy, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Gregory Doran and David Farr, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and an illuminating introduction by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate. Editor(s): Bate, Jonathan; Rasmussen, Eric. Series: The RSC Shakespeare. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284135
ISBN
9780230284135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.34

Hardback. This title informs its audience of the best in contemporary and classic literature for children and young adults. Guidance to award-winning books is provided in more than 350 annotations. Num Pages: 218 pages. BIC Classification: DSR; GL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810861152
ISBN
9780810861152
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.73

Hardback. Series: Griffith Institute Publications. Num Pages: 258 pages, plus 48 b/w pls, tbs. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 2AHA; 2CXC; DNF; DSBB; HRLP7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 310. Weight in Grams: 739.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Griffith Institute United Kingdom
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780900416750
ISBN
9780900416750
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSK; JFCA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318. Already read but good clean copy
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Popular Press 1
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
9780879723347
ISBN
9780879723347
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Student Edition of Frayn's multi-award winning play includes a full commentary and notes. Editor(s): Butler, Robert. Series: Student Editions. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DD; DSBH; DSG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Student
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413773715
ISBN
9780413773715
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.56

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
BOYE6
Number of pages
181
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855662469
ISBN
9781855662469
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.47

Hardcover. Conversion and Reform analyzes the work of those British reformists writing in the 1790s who reshaped the conventions of fiction to reposition the novel as a progressive political tool. Includes new readings of key figures such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Thomas Holcroft. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JF; DSBD; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230612297
ISBN
9780230612297
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.28

Paperback. "Conversion and Reform" analyzes the works of a wide range of British reformists writing in the 1790s who reshaped the conventions of contemporary fiction to position the novel as a progressive political tool. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSB; DSBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
297
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349377091
ISBN
9781349377091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; DSBB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801483684
ISBN
9780801483684
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 43.83

Hardback. IN Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 33. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Seagull Books London Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857423009
ISBN
9780857423009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.75

Hardcover. Presents a sequence of interviews between Dikran Karagueuzian and prolific fiction writer John L'Heureux that investigate the nature of writing fiction and the writer's need to write. This conversation includes a discussion of contemporary fiction, its virtues and vices, and its distinguished practitioners. Series: Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 184 pages, ill. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 55 x 85 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781575866017
ISBN
9781575866017
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 23.89

Hardback. This work offers the perspectives of poets, journalists, and scholars as they discuss their views on creativity, the teaching of writing, and the importance of a sense of place in their work. Editor(s): Beattie, L.Elisabeth. Series: Kentucky Remembered: An Oral History Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; 2ABM; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Edition
11
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121246
ISBN
9780813121246
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.71

Paperback. Covers Isabel Allende's three books "City of the Beasts", "Portrait in Sepia: A Novel", and "Daughter of Fortune". This book includes four interviews in which Allende discusses her spiritual adventure and political interests. Editor(s): Rodden, John. Num Pages: 324 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ADSL; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292702110
ISBN
9780292702110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 32.22

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