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Literature: history & criticism

Paperback. * Highly entertaining account of four journeys into the Himalayas and Tibet * Includes a ground-breaking survey of the history of early Tibet Num Pages: 320 pages, Section: 16, colour. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; 1KBB; 2ADF; DSBH; DSK; JFHF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349111421
ISBN
9780349111421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.06

Paperback. A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, just in time for the release of The Hunger Games movie Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. Editor(s): Michaud, Nicolas; Dunn, George A. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK; HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118065075
ISBN
9781118065075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.60

Hardback. Covering definitions of key terms, important debates about literature and the world and the many forms of literature today, this is a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the study of literature, criticism and theory. Editor(s): Thomsen, Mads Rosendahl; Kjaeldgaard, Lasse Home; Moller, Lis; Ringgaard, Dan; Rosing, Lilian Munk; Simonsen, Peter. Num Pages: 464 pages, 5 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 169. Weight in Grams: 927.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474271974
ISBN
9781474271974
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.30

Paperback. Bringing together a wealth of material with clear critical commentary, Debra J. Rosenthal offers the ideal starting point for anyone beginning to study this crucial American novel. Editor(s): Rosenthal, Debra J. Series: Routledge Guides to Literature. Num Pages: 168 pages, further reading. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415234740
ISBN
9780415234740
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.09

Hardcover. Explores "Chronicles of Narnia", offering a look at the stories themselves and also focusing on the intellect and imagination of the man behind the Wardrobe. This title presents each Narnia book as its own little wardrobe - each tale an opportunity to discover a visionary world of vitality, beauty, and clarity. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787978907
ISBN
9780787978907
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.43

Paperback. Series: Routledge Studies in Religion. Num Pages: 206 pages, 9 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB; HBLA1; HRAX; HRCC2; HRCF2; HRKP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781138048270
ISBN
9781138048270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.51

Paperback. This introduction provides the guidance that modern readers need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England. An introduction to English literature written in the four centuries following the Norman Conquest. Written by the well-known medievalist, Thorlac Turville-Petre. Series: Blackwell Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631231721
ISBN
9780631231721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.42

Hardcover. Editor(s): Keatinge, Benjamin; Woods, Aengus. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646. Good clean copy with some shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAC0003209
ISBN
9780716529101
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This study of six modern dramatists argues that a study of theatrical language should be an exercise in 'practical criticism' and not merely narrowly linguistic. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780521098663
ISBN
9780521098663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.88

Paperback. Professor Kirsch presents an original interpretations of Shakespeare's five plays using theological and psychoanalytical ideas. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521134910
ISBN
9780521134910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.23

Paperback. This essential Companion to Thomas Pynchon provides all the necessary tools to unlock the challenging fiction of this postmodern master. Editor(s): Dalsgaard, Inger H.; Herman, Luc; McHale, Brian. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 228 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. 212 pages. Editor(s): Dalsgaard, Inger H.; Herman, Luc; McHale, Brian. This essential Companion to Thomas Pynchon provides all the necessary tools to unlock the challenging fiction of this postmodern master. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 10. Weight: 348.
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
SKU
V9780521173049
ISBN
9780521173049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.49

Hardback. In the introduction to this collection of essays, the editor discusses the background and critical reception of "The Crying of Lot 49". Further essays provide an examination of the novel within its literary, historical and scientific contexts. Editor(s): O'Donnell, Patrick. Series Editor(s): Elliot, Emory (University of California, Riverside). Series: The American Novel. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 318 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521381635
ISBN
9780521381635
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.07

Paperback. The essential 1997 guide to one of the theatre's most important characters, with an opening essay by Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde's grandson. Editor(s): Raby, Peter. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 330 pages, 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. 330 pages, 20 b/w illus. Editor(s): Raby, Peter. The essential 1997 guide to one of the theatre's most important characters, with an opening essay by Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde's grandson. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSG. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521479875
ISBN
9780521479875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.25

Paperback. A collection of newly commissioned essays provides a critical introduction to pastor and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Editor(s): Porte, Joel; Morris, Saundra. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 300 pages, geneal. table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521499460
ISBN
9780521499460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.13

Paperback. A lively and provocative history of the great achievements of Irish poets from 1800 to the present day. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. 256 pages. A lively and provocative history of the great achievements of Irish poets from 1800 to the present day. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSC. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 16. Weight: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521609258
ISBN
9780521609258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.13

Paperback. Introduces readers to the scope of Milton's work, the richness of its historical relations, and the range of current approaches to it. Editor(s): Danielson, Dennis. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 313 pages, 7 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; DSBD; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521655439
ISBN
9780521655439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.77

Hardcover. The Cambridge Companion to Charles Dickens offers a valuable introduction to Dickens for students and general readers. Editor(s): Jordan, Professor John O. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 260 pages, 15 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521660167
ISBN
9780521660167
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.98

Paperback. An engaging introductory guide to Chekhov, one of the most important and influential modern writers of fiction and drama. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AGR; DSBF; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 352. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature. 210 pages. An engaging introductory guide to Chekhov, one of the most important and influential modern writers of fiction and drama. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AGR; DSBF; DSG. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 11. Weight: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521706889
ISBN
9780521706889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.29

Hardcover. This book provides all the help that an intermediate Latin learner will need to read the first two books of the Aeneid. Series: Cambridge Intermediate Latin Readers. Num Pages: 334 pages, 5 b/w illus. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 179 x 256 x 21. Weight in Grams: 808.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521768665
ISBN
9780521768665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.27

Hardback. Examines the role of the Victorian periodical in defining and refining ideas of gender. Series Editor(s): Beer, Gillian. Series: Cambridge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature & Culture. Num Pages: 276 pages, 8 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 583.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521830720
ISBN
9780521830720
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.06

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