Literature: history & criticism
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Literature: history & criticism
Paperback. Here, Zipes discusses historically and critically the evolution of folk tales as fairy tales, their influence on popular beliefs, the politics behind them and the way they are used in mass media culture today. He looks at a wide range of authors including the Brothers Grimm and Tolkien. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev Exp
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813190303
- ISBN
- 9780813190303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.48
€ 34.48
Hardcover. The first full commentary on Piers Plowman since the late nineteenth century is inaugurated with the publication of the first two of its five projected volumes. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 167 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812239218
- ISBN
- 9780812239218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.10
€ 118.10
Mechthild of Magdeburg gained some renown for her extraordinary book of mystical revelations, "The Flowing Light of the Godhead". Yet her writings dropped into obscurity after her death, many assume because of her gender. This seeks to explain this fate by considering Mechthild's own view of female authorship. Series: The Middle Ages Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; DSBB; HRCS1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 239 x 31. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812238020
- ISBN
- 9780812238020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.31
€ 101.31
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts. Num Pages: 404 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; 2ACS; AN; DSB; GBC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810855632
- ISBN
- 9780810855632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.99
€ 175.99
Num Pages: 351 pages, Plans, transparencies, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBB; DSBD; DSG; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810824188
- ISBN
- 9780810824188
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.54
€ 133.54
Hardcover. Includes a classified, annotated, interdisciplinary bibliography in English of articles, books, chapters, theses, and dissertations concerning all aspects of Chinese drama from its shamanistic origins to 1985, as well as references both to Chinese plays in English translation and to commentary. Num Pages: 535 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; DSG; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 153 x 36. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810823471
- ISBN
- 9780810823471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.77
€ 187.77
Hardcover. To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Editor(s): Browne, Ray B. Series: Masterworks of Literature. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; G. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780808400189
- ISBN
- 9780808400189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.23
€ 57.23
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Schocken Books United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805242782
- ISBN
- 9780805242782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.51
€ 31.99
€ 26.51
Paperback. Through the ideas and associations inspired by MacPherson's Ossian, this is a discourse on national identity, "authenticity" and the human psyche. Colvin explores these difficult themes while simultaneously creating accessible, provocative photographs. Num Pages: 64 pages, 28 colour photographs. BIC Classification: AFC; AGB; AJC; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 245 x 8. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- National Galleries of Scotland United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903278352
- ISBN
- 9781903278352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.22
€ 23.99
€ 21.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Hand, Felicity; Firth, Kathleen. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: AS; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Peepal Tree Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900715409
- ISBN
- 9781900715409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.76
€ 28.76
Hardback. Presents a literary history and a portrait of a major figure. Num Pages: 546 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 42. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Encounter Books,USA United States
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781893554955
- ISBN
- 9781893554955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.83
€ 31.99
€ 29.83
This book completes the author's study of the sociology of the literary process in Soviet Russia, begun in "The Making of the State Reader: Social and Aesthetic Contexts of the Reception of Soviet Literature" (Stanford, 1997). Translator(s): Savage, Jesse M. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 2AGR; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804733649
- ISBN
- 9780804733649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.47
€ 142.47
Hardback. An attractive volume containing 28 substantial studies by John Carey, Maire Herbert, Mairin Ni Dhonnchadha, Maire Ni Mhaonaigh, Sean O Coileain, Donnchadh O Corrain, and other leading Celtic scholars, focusing on the subjects of Celtic Saints, Irish placenames, Irish literature and language of all periods Editor(s): Carey, John; Herbert, Marie; Murray, Kevin. Num Pages: 406 pages. BIC Classification: 2AFR; CF; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Celtic Studies Publications,U.S. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781891271137
- ISBN
- 9781891271137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.73
€ 60.73
The Pushcart Prize XXXV. Best of the Small Presses.
Bill; The Pushcart Prize Editors . Ed(S): Hen...
Hardback. Editor(s): Henderson, Bill; The Pushcart Prize Editors. Series: The Pushcart Prize. Num Pages: 580 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pushcart Press United States
- Number of pages
- 580
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781888889598
- ISBN
- 9781888889598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.03
€ 36.99
€ 34.03
Paperback. Series: Body & Soul. Num Pages: 350 pages, map. BIC Classification: DSB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Travelers' Tales, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885211187
- ISBN
- 9781885211187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.52
€ 18.99
€ 18.52
Paperback. Series: MIP Teams Middle English Texts Series. Num Pages: 174 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Medieval Institute Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781879288720
- ISBN
- 9781879288720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. Features the earliest surviving English poem, "Caedmon's Hymn", as well as one of the last poems to be written in the classical Old English alliterative style; some of the great elegies and epics, and a generous selection from "Beowulf". This title also includes a bibliography and reading list, with a note on Anglo-Saxon manuscripts. Translator(s): McCully, Chris. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABA; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857549256
- ISBN
- 9781857549256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.10
€ 20.99
€ 18.10
Paperback. Ballads are memorable. This book was finished when the poet was 50, with too much to remember: bulldozers down the street tearing through a Victorian school. Ballads are bare and brief; tried by time. They salvage but they sing, stubbornly. Their stories are sure. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 136 x 10. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857547511
- ISBN
- 9781857547511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.29
€ 23.99
€ 19.29
Paperback. From the author of 'Practical Anarchy' and 'Resistance is Futile', this latest collection of poetry is two books in one. 'The Coalville Divan' builds on Gallas' fascination with Eastern literature, and 'Excellent Men' puts Beckett before Oort and Fellini next to the Unknown Soldier. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABU; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857547436
- ISBN
- 9781857547436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.14
€ 20.99
€ 18.14
Paperback. Richard Dutton's introduction illuminates the structure and context of Jonson's "Epigrams" and "The Forest". Dutton shows them to be carefully structured poem sequences that display Jonson's command of poetic forms and involve the reader in evaluating a range of shifting perspectives. Editor(s): Dutton, Richard. Num Pages: 121 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBD; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 10. Weight in Grams: 197.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857547054
- ISBN
- 9781857547054
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.28
€ 20.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 6. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857546590
- ISBN
- 9781857546590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.74
€ 20.99
€ 17.74
Paperback. "Book Of Stones" is very much made out of the things around the author - living in the new South Africa, being part of a continent and its life and history and processes. Num Pages: 59 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 5. Weight in Grams: 91.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 59
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857546408
- ISBN
- 9781857546408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.77
€ 20.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DC; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 269.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857545869
- ISBN
- 9781857545869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.58
€ 25.99
€ 21.58
Paperback. A collection of John Heath-Stubbs's major literary essays. The earliest essay was written in 1945, and each piece reveals the insights of a practitioner in the poetic genre. In engaging his chosen writers, Heath-Stubbs employs his understanding of the poetic process. Editor(s): Tolley, A.T. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DN; DSA; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857543520
- ISBN
- 9781857543520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.16
€ 32.99
€ 26.16