Literature: history & criticism
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Literature: history & criticism
Paperback. In the last ten years, the number of books published for and about African American children has grown exponentially. Where once there was famine, there now is an absolute feast. With so many books to choose from, parents and children need guidance in finding the most interesting, best written, and most acclaimed titles available. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSY; GBCR; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 191 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471193531
- ISBN
- 9780471193531
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.17
€ 19.99
€ 19.17
Paperback. Series: Blackwell Anthologies. Num Pages: 1544 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 179 x 81. Weight in Grams: 2652.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674864
- ISBN
- 9780470674864
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Condition: New
€ 86.77
€ 86.77
Hardcover. Marking the 50th anniversary of Lewis death, The Intellectual World of C.S. Lewis sees leading Christian thinker Alister McGrath offering a fresh approach to understanding the key themes at the centre of Lewis theological work and intellectual development. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672808
- ISBN
- 9780470672808
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Condition: New
€ 89.72
€ 89.72
Paperback. Reflecting the dynamic and expansive nature of Austen studies, A Companion to Jane Austen provides 42 essays from a distinguished team of literary scholars that examine the full breadth of the English novelist's works and career. Editor(s): Johnson, Claudia L.; Tuite, Clara. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 844.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672389
- ISBN
- 9780470672389
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Condition: New
€ 48.30
€ 48.30
Hardcover. Dante s Deadly Sins is a unique study of the moral philosophy behind Dante s master work that considers the Commedia as he intended, namely, as a practical guide to moral betterment. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DSC; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671054
- ISBN
- 9780470671054
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Condition: New
€ 122.21
€ 122.21
Paperback. This new study of Shakespeare's life and times, which illuminates our understanding and appreciation of his works, combines an accessible fully historicized treatment of both the life and the plays, suited to both undergraduate and popular audiences. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658475
- ISBN
- 9780470658475
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Condition: New
€ 34.74
€ 34.74
Paperback. This collection of twenty-nine original essays, surveys satire from its emergence in Western literature to the present. * Tracks satire from its first appearances in the prophetic books of the Old Testament through the Renaissance and the English tradition in satire to Michael Moore's satirical movie Fahrenheit 9/11. Editor(s): Quintero, Ruben. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1086.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470657959
- ISBN
- 9780470657959
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Condition: New
€ 55.83
€ 55.83
Paperback. Now in paperback , A Companion to Charles Dickens concentrates on the historical, ideological, and social forces that defined Dickens's world. This work traces the development of Dickens's career as a journalist and novelist and includes original essays by leading Dickensian scholars on each of Dickens's fifteen novels. Editor(s): Paroissien, David. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 536 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 932.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470657942
- ISBN
- 9780470657942
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Condition: New
€ 54.75
€ 54.75
Hardcover. * Presents the first detailed interrogation of U.S. writing in a time of crisis * Develops a timely and provocative arguement about literature and trauma * Relates U.S. writing since 9/11 to crucial social and historical changes in the U.S. and elsewhere * Places U.S. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 508.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470657928
- ISBN
- 9780470657928
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Condition: New
€ 41.09
€ 41.09
Paperback. The Crime Fiction Handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the origins, development, and cultural significance of the crime fiction genre, focusing mainly on American British, and Scandinavian texts. Series: Wiley Blackwell Literature Handbooks. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470657041
- ISBN
- 9780470657041
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Condition: New
€ 28.27
€ 28.27
Paperback. * A concise, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating the works of John Milton. * Presents new and authoritative essays by internationally respected Milton scholars. * Explains how and why Milton's works established their central place in the English literary canon. Editor(s): Duran, Angelica. Series: Concise Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656532
- ISBN
- 9780470656532
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Condition: New
€ 44.69
€ 44.69
Hardcover. By examining the family and financial circumstances of Wordsworth s early years, this illuminating biography reshapes our understanding of the great Romantic poet s most creative period of life and writing. Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies. Num Pages: 500 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 780.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655443
- ISBN
- 9780470655443
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Condition: New
€ 121.10
€ 121.10
Hardcover. A Handbook to Middle English Studies presents a series of original essays from leading literary scholars that explore the relationship between critical theory and late medieval literature. Editor(s): Turner, Marion. Series: Critical Theory Handbooks. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABC; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655382
- ISBN
- 9780470655382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.24
€ 151.24
Hardcover. This illuminating manifesto presents a succinct, carefully documented assessment of the current state and likely future of English studies around the world. By treating the global trends and trajectories of English studies with respect to actual student enrollments, faculty employment, curricular emphases, and emergent subfields, James F. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 224 pages, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470654941
- ISBN
- 9780470654941
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Condition: New
€ 43.27
€ 43.27
Paperback. Heralded as the 'new Harry Potter', Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight is a young adult vampire romance series in which teenaged Bella falls for a vampire, Edward, and is drawn into his and his family's morally grey universe, facing countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas. Editor(s): Wisnewski, J. Jeremy; Housel, Rebecca. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; HPX; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470484234
- ISBN
- 9780470484234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Paperback. Nine of James's most important tales, including (new to the second edition) "In the Cage," a tale that engages James's complicated attitudes toward gender, class, and the rise of information technology. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSK; FC; FYB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 131 x 31. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393977103
- ISBN
- 9780393977103
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.47
€ 18.99
€ 17.47
paperback. Collected in this volume are Bartleby the Scrivener, Benito Cereno, and Billy Budd-presented in the best texts available, those published during Melville's lifetime and corrected by the author. Editor(s): McCall, Dan. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 432 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSK; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Norton & Company
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393976410
- ISBN
- 9780393976410
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.47
€ 18.99
€ 17.47
Paperback. The first edition of its kind, The Great Fairy Tale Tradition is indispensable for students of fairy tales. Editor(s): Zipes, Jack. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 1008 pages, 20 illustrations, bibliog. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSY; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 142 x 28. Weight in Grams: 892.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393976366
- ISBN
- 9780393976366
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.71
€ 26.99
€ 23.71
Paperback. The first truly continentally representative collection of modern African drama in any language, this Norton Critical Edition includes plays from Egypt, Algeria, the Republic of South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Kenya. Editor(s): Jeyifo, Biodun. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 672 pages, chronology, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1H; 2H; DD; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393975291
- ISBN
- 9780393975291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.78
€ 26.99
€ 23.78
Paperback. Thucydides' account of the war fought in the fifth century BC between the Athenian and Spartan alliances established a paradigm for the war monograph. The complete text appears here and supporting information is provided by the introduction and annotations. Editor(s): Blanco, Walter; Roberts, Jennifer Tolbert. Translator(s): Blanco, Walter. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 592 pages, 13 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 799
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393971675
- ISBN
- 9780393971675
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.51
€ 20.99
€ 19.51
Paperback. Written in 1901, Kim is considered Kipling's finest work, and was a key factor in his being awarded the Nobel Prize. Editor(s): Sullivan, Zohreh T. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 480 pages, maps, bibliog , chronology. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK; FC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393966503
- ISBN
- 9780393966503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.42
€ 18.99
€ 17.42
Paperback. This "Critical Edition" is based on the Maude translation. The text includes three maps of Napoleon's campaigns and battles in Russia, the publication history of "War and Peace", selections from Tolstoy's letters and diaries, three drafts of his introduction to the novel, and 20 critical essays. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 1200 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AGR; DSBF; DSK; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 148 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1058.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 1196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393966473
- ISBN
- 9780393966473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.52
€ 20.99
€ 19.52
Paperback. The text of this revised edition of Tolstoy's novel is based upon the 1939 translation by Louise and Aylmer Maude. The editor has made several textual changes and has revised and added to the footnotes. New critical material has been added to this edition, reflecting current ideas. Translator(s): Maude, Louise; Maude, Aylmer. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 880 pages. BIC Classification: 2AGR; DSBF; DSK; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393966428
- ISBN
- 9780393966428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.45
€ 19.99
€ 18.45
Hardcover. Suitable for students taking English literature courses, this textbook guides the reader through the rudiments of literary investigation: collecting materials, evaluating evidence, drawing conclusions, taking notes in a scholarly manner and composing one's own prose. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate; (XO) Open University set text. Dimension: 215 x 148 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393962406
- ISBN
- 9780393962406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 45.98
€ 50.99
€ 45.98