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Literature: history & criticism
Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of Edmund Spenser examines the entire canon of Spenser's work and the social and intellectual environments in which it was produced. It explores technical matters of style, language, and metre, the poet's use of sources and subtexts, and the reception of his work amongst editors, critics, writers, and visual artists. Editor(s): McCabe, Richard A. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 852 pages, 23 black-and-white halftones. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198709671
- ISBN
- 9780198709671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.13
€ 82.13
Hardcover. The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Literary Studies applies developments in cognitive science to a wide range of literary texts that span multiple historical periods and numerous national literary traditions. Editor(s): Zunshine, Lisa. Series: Oxford Handbooks of Literature. Num Pages: 680 pages, 47 halftones. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 183 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1288.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199978069
- ISBN
- 9780199978069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.38
€ 234.38
Hardback. The Oxford Handbook of Canadian Literature provides a broad-ranging introduction to some of the key critical fields, genres, and periods in Canadian literary studies. Series: Oxford Handbooks of Literature. Num Pages: 992 pages, 3 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 2AB; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 74. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 992
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199941865
- ISBN
- 9780199941865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.14
€ 295.14
Hardback. In the most comprehensive, up-to-date account of the poetry published in Britain between the Restoration and the end of the eighteenth century, a team of leading experts surveys the poetry of the age in all its richness and diversity. They provide a systematic overview, and restore these poetic works to a position of centrality in modern criticism. Editor(s): Lynch, Jack. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 816 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 184 x 282 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1538.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199600809
- ISBN
- 9780199600809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.73
€ 219.73
Paperback. The Oxford Guide to Arthurian Literature and Legend offers a comprehensive survey of the Arthurian legends in all their manifestations, from the earliest medieval texts to their appearances in contemporary culture. Essential reading for Arthurian scholars, medievalists, and for those interested in myth and legend. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199215096
- ISBN
- 9780199215096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.94
€ 19.99
€ 15.94
Hardback. The Oxford English Literary History is the new century's definitive account of a rich and diverse literary heritage that stretches back for a millennium and more. This volume explores the vast cultural, literary, social, and political transformations which characterized the period 1000-1350. Series: Oxford English Literary History. Num Pages: 448 pages, 12 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199575381
- ISBN
- 9780199575381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.10
€ 91.10
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199668427
- ISBN
- 9780199668427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 27.87
€ 38.99
€ 27.87
Paperback. The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms provides clear and concise definitions of even the most complex literary terms from abjection to zeugma. An essential reference tool for students of literature in any language. Recommended web links are available via a companion website. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198715443
- ISBN
- 9780198715443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.95
€ 18.99
€ 14.95
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198708735
- ISBN
- 9780198708735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.56€ 44.64
€ 53.56
€ 44.64
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 704
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198704850
- ISBN
- 9780198704850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Hardcover. This edition of the classic reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, offering unrivalled coverage of English literature. It continues to offer detailed and authoritative information on authors and works, alongside extended coverage of popular literary genres, as well as of the themes and concepts encountered by students. Editor(s): Birch, Dinah. Series: Oxford Companions. Num Pages: 1184 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 197 x 67. Weight in Grams: 2186.
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Number of pages
- 1184
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192806871
- ISBN
- 9780192806871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.53
€ 232.53
Paperback. A unique A-Z reference work of over 3,100 entries spanning the length and breadth of classical literature. It ranges from detailed biographies of authors, overviews of myths and legends, and explanations of literary styles, to topical entries on the wider aspects of classical society, and on the literary works that shed light on them. Editor(s): Howatson, M. C. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 640 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 2ADL; 2AHA; DSBB; DSRC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 127 x 38. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199548552
- ISBN
- 9780199548552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.14
€ 23.99
€ 18.14
Hardcover. This Companion is the first place to look for information on the authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, and others involved in children's literature, and on the stories and characters at their centre. Written both to entertain and to instruct, it is a reference work that no one interested in the world of children's books should be without. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 168 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199695140
- ISBN
- 9780199695140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.51
€ 60.51
Paperback. The Owl and the Nightingale is one of the comic poems in the English language and one of the best-known and accomplished of all medieval literary texts. This book contains a lively parallel-text translation in modern English, as well as a glossary, notes and introduction. Series: Exeter Mediaeval Texts & Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 b&2 halftones, glossary. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3H; DCQ; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859896900
- ISBN
- 9780859896900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.11
€ 50.11
Paperback. The classic study of alienation, creativity and the modern mind Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JMH; JMS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753814321
- ISBN
- 9780753814321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.05
€ 13.99
€ 11.05
Paperback. Tracy Brain introducescompletely new approaches to Plath's writing, taking the studies away from the familiar concentration to reveal that Plath as a writer was concerned with a much wider range of important cultural and political topics. .
Series: Longman Studies in Twentieth Century Literature. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 696.
Series: Longman Studies in Twentieth Century Literature. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582327306
- ISBN
- 9780582327306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.60
€ 66.60
Paperback. Examines novels, short stories, memoirs, and films that document the Vietnam war's impact on the home front. This book focuses on the process of readjustment, on how the war continued to insinuate itself into their lives, their families, and their communities long after they returned home. Series: Culture, Politics & the Cold War. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; HBWS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558496866
- ISBN
- 9781558496866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.52
€ 40.99
€ 40.52
Paperback. Addresses the interplay between modes of writing, modes of understanding, and modes of being in the world. This title explores writing as a technic akin to ritual, oral storytelling, magic and meditation, that enables us to reach beyond the limits of everyday life and forge virtual relationships and imagined communities. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; DSK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304. Essays on Writers and Writing. 218 pages. Addresses the interplay between modes of writing, modes of understanding, and modes of being in the world. This title explores writing as a technic akin to ritual, oral storytelling, magic and meditation, that enables us to reach beyond the limits of everyday life and forge virtual relationships and imagined communities. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 3JJ; DSK; JHM. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520275263
- ISBN
- 9780520275263
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.20
€ 40.99
€ 29.20
Hardcover. This study provides literary analysis of some of the most celebrated Greek novels of the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the issues of identity, autobiography and social determinism raised in these texts. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AHM; DSBF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Lexington Books
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739106259
- ISBN
- 9780739106259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.51
€ 131.51
Paperback. Jerome K Jerome is without doubt best known today for his comic masterpiece "Three Men in a Boat". This work provides a selection from his other works demonstrative of the variety and brilliance of his writing. It is suitable for fans of "Three Men in a Boat" who want to find out more about its author's other works. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258. 160 pages. Jerome K Jerome is without doubt best known today for his comic masterpiece "Three Men in a Boat". This work provides a selection from his other works demonstrative of the variety and brilliance of his writing. It is suitable for fans of "Three Men in a Boat" who want to find out more about its author's other works. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight: 258.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845886356
- ISBN
- 9781845886356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.49
€ 19.99
€ 18.49
Paperback. Offers a vision of Henry James as a social critic whose later works can be read as rich with homo-erotic suggestiveness. Drawing from work in queer and feminist theory, this book argues that the most fruitful approach to James is one that ignores the elitist portrait of the formalist master. Series: New Americanists. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBF; DSK; JFFK; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822321477
- ISBN
- 9780822321477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.28
€ 26.28
Hardback. "The Other Exchange investigates the ways in which English literature represents women, masterless men, and foreigners in the economic and sociocultural foundation of the development of middle-class consciousness in early modern England"-- Series: Early Modern Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 282 pages, 1 index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; DSBD; DSRC; HBJD1; HBLL; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803280991
- ISBN
- 9780803280991
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.41
€ 60.41
Hardback. An examination of the relationship between a text, its "other" forms and what can be gleaned from this textual interplay. Series: Stages. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803234307
- ISBN
- 9780803234307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.68
€ 33.68
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- None ed.
- SKU
- V9780813519111
- ISBN
- 9780813519111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.95
€ 44.99
€ 39.95