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Literature: history & criticism

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Literature: history & criticism

Hardback. This work looks at the use of language in the "Iliad" and examines the portrayal of the opposing forces in terms of nationality and of linguistics. It argues that the way the Greeks and the Trojans speak, reflects their disparate cultural structures and their relative position in the Trojan War. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CFH; DSBB; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847682546
ISBN
9780847682546
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.24

Paperback. Christopher Marlowe's story of a Scythian shepherd who through using his brutality, lust for power and also his charm becomes a mighty conqueror and the King of Persia. Editor(s): Dawson, Anthony B. Series: New Mermaids. Num Pages: 224 pages, c 5 photographs/line drawings. BIC Classification: 2AB; DD; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780713668148
ISBN
9780713668148
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Traces the variety of social pressures that inspired Oscar Wilde's lifelong effort to concoct forms of desire that thrill without menacing us, as well as the alchemies by which he sought to do so. This book assigns Wilde a place of honor in a company of thinkers drawn from the ranks of philosophy, sociology, economics, psychoanalysis, and more. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 257.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691113807
ISBN
9780691113807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

paperback. Part of the "Barnes & Noble Shakespeare" series, this title brings us the feisty Katherina (the 'Shrew' of the title) and her peers. It addresses issues of cruelty and gender relations. Editor(s): Radel, Nicholas F. Series: Barnes & Noble Shakespeare. Num Pages: 344 pages, b/w throughout. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 148. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Spark Notes United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411400412
ISBN
9781411400412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.06

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; AGN; DSB; HBJF; HPDF; HRKN5; JFFZ; WNGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231181266
ISBN
9780231181266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.68
€ 56.67

Paperback. Tantra is an Asian body of beliefs and practices that seeks to channel the divine energy in creative and liberating ways. This book looks at the wide geographical scope of Tantra by examining thirty-six texts from China, India, Japan, Nepal, and Tibet, since the seventh century and representing Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, and Islamic experiences. Editor(s): White, David Gordon. Series: Princeton Readings in Religions. Num Pages: 664 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKN; 1FPCT; 1FPJ; DQ; DSB; GTB; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 35. Weight in Grams: 938.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
664
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
F First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691057798
ISBN
9780691057798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.38
€ 50.82

Paperback. Looks at how changes made when medieval Chinese manuscripts were copied influenced a writer's literary reputation Series: China Program Books. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 477.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295991344
ISBN
9780295991344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.91

Paperback. Presents a prose translation of Moliere's great comedy that remains close to the original French. This edition also includes an introductory essay, notes, and translations of Moliere's three appeals to the king. Translator(s): Steiner, Prudence L. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DD; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
124
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872209503
ISBN
9780872209503
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.42

Paperback. Features prose translations that remain close to the original French, giving us the speech of the characters in a language that echoes the effect created by Moliere's verse. This title discusses Moliere's life; Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and the comic tradition; and, the setting, casting, and style of the plays. Translator(s): Steiner, Prudence L. Num Pages: 274 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603841276
ISBN
9781603841276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.28

Features prose translations that remain close to the original French, giving us the speech of the characters in a language that echoes the effect created by Moliere's verse. This title discusses Moliere's life; Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and the comic tradition; and, the setting, casting, and style of the plays. Translator(s): Steiner, Prudence L. Num Pages: 274 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603841283
ISBN
9781603841283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 38.68

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719090882
ISBN
9780719090882
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.84

paperback. This study examines the relationship between Samuel Beckett and nihilism. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSG; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781904713081
ISBN
9781904713081
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.11

Paperback. The book is for beginning and experienced teachers of literature in higher education. The authors present a comprehensive overview of teaching English Literature, from setting teaching goals and syllabus planning through to a range of student assessment strategies and methods of course or teacher evaluation and improvement Series: Teaching & Learning the Humanities in HE Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; DS; JNM; JNU. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761941729
ISBN
9780761941729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.83

Hardback. Editor(s): Monta, Susannah Brietz. Series: Options for Teaching. Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; CF; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
Publisher
Modern Language Association of America
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603290524
ISBN
9781603290524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 187 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786470624
ISBN
9780786470624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.16

Paperback. Series: National Association for the Teaching of English NATE. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; JNLC; JNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 13. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415528238
ISBN
9780415528238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.30

Paperback. In "Teaching Literature" scholars explain how they think about their everyday experience in the classroom, using the tools of their ongoing scholarly projects and engaging with current debates in literary studies. Editor(s): Agathocleous, Tanya; Dean, Ann. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 347.
Edition
2003rd Edition
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
213
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333987933
ISBN
9780333987933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 121.37

Paperback. A guidebook for all teachers of English and American literature in higher education. Drawing on 40 years of international teaching experience, author Elaine Showalter inspires instructors to make their classroom practice as intellectually exciting as their research. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; DS; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631226246
ISBN
9780631226246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99

Paperback. This book focuses on the relationship of language and literature in the context of the classroom. It examines both the language of literature as it occurs in a variety of texts from different genres and the language of the classroom as teachers and learners respond in speech and writing to those texts. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: CF; CJA; DS; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 234 x 12. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748612598
ISBN
9780748612598
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.54

Editor(s): Martinsen, Deborah A.; Popkin, Cathy; Reyfman, Irina. Series: Ars Rossica. Num Pages: 395 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AGR; 3JH; DSBF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 671.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Academic Studies Press United States
Number of pages
395
Condition
New
SKU
V9781618113498
ISBN
9781618113498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 163.20

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