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Hardcover. Serves as a riposte to those who use the phrase "the love of literature" as if its meaning were transparent, its essence happy and healthy. Num Pages: 352 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: DSB; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 594.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
y First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226183701
ISBN
9780226183701
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 78.75

Paperback. In this new interpretation of the Education of Cyrus, in which Xenophon theorized about leadership, Sandridge considers Xenophon's portrait of Cyrus as sincerely laudatory though not idealized. He explores the wider context in which Xenophon's Theory of Leadership was conceived, as well as the problems of leadership he sought to address. Series: Hellenic Studies Series. Num Pages: 148 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674067028
ISBN
9780674067028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.53

Paperback. Beautifully crafted poems that investigate the intersections of the living and the dead in stunningly simple language. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 157.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Coffee House Press United States
Number of pages
124
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566893244
ISBN
9781566893244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.47

paperback. Good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks to cover. Light scoring to back cover, remains a good readable copy
Publication date
1900
Condition
Used, Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
SKU
KCW0019132
ISBN
9780349100883
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This analysis of the relation of erotic philosophy to homosexuality in the modern period focuses on homoerotic (mis)appropriations and subversions of homoerotic conceptions of romantic love in texts by authors including Oscar Wilde, Andre Gide, Ronald Firbank, Virginia Woolf and Gertrude Stein. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804723459
ISBN
9780804723459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Editor(s): Hibbard, G. R. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed. /
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199536818
ISBN
9780199536818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. The most enjoyable way to understand a Shakespeare play is through performance. This new edition of Shakespeare's dazzling comedy, developed by and for the RSC, examines the play's performance history and provides insightful interviews from important directors Terry Hands, Liz Shipman and Gregory Doran, as well as outstanding on-page notes. Editor(s): Bate, Jonathan; Rasmussen, Eric. Series: The RSC Shakespeare. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230217911
ISBN
9780230217911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.42

Paperback. A highly readable text of Shakespeare's early play, complete with comprehensive introduction, thorough but concise commentary and performance history. Editor(s): Carroll, William C. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 b/w illus. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 366. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. 224 pages, 13 b/w illus. Editor(s): Carroll, William C. A highly readable text of Shakespeare's early play, complete with comprehensive introduction, thorough but concise commentary and performance history. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: DDS. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 9. Weight: 362.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521294317
ISBN
9780521294317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.96

Paperback. Ferdinand, King of Navarre and his lords Berowne, Dumaine, and Longaville agree to form an austere academy, taking a solemn to have no contact with women for three years. But when the Princess of neighbouring France arrives with her female attendants, their pledge is quickly placed under strain. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141396439
ISBN
9780141396439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.42

Paperback. This volume brings together Martha Nussbaum's published papers, some revised for this collection, on the relationship between literature and philosophy, especially moral philosophy. It also includes two new essays and a substantial introduction. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 648.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195074857
ISBN
9780195074857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 93.04

hardcover. Presents a collection of poems about early life and marriage beside minutely registered perceptions of post-settlement Ireland. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 215. Fine in fine dust wrapper. Price sticker inside front flap, otherwise as new
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KSG0031168
ISBN
9780571271535
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 78.00

hardcover. Presents a collection of poems about early life and marriage beside minutely registered perceptions of post-settlement Ireland. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 215.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Edition
Main
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
9780571271535
ISBN
9780571271535
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. 197pp. "Bound in pictoral green cloth with white title on front and spine. Spine ends and edges slightly worn, corners slightly bumped and worn, very slight staining to cover, side and bottom page edges uncut, endpages slightly stained, name on front endpage." Keywords: Irish Fiction
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
The Century Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1903
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KHS0077909
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 38.00
€ 36.00

Paperback. Translator(s): Wilbur, Richard. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 154 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
124
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559363396
ISBN
9781559363396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.04

Paperback. Good clean copy with some shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KAC0003230
ISBN
9780140051407
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 7.13

Paperback. The language we use when we are in love is not a language we speak, for it is addressed to ourselves and to our imaginary beloved. This book revives - beyond the psychological or clinical enterprises which have characterised such researches in our culture - the notion of the amorous subject. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: CFG; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
Vintage Classics
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099437420
ISBN
9780099437420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

hardcover. In publisher's decorated cloth. Some light shelfwear. With frontispeice. Binding is strong if a little of square. Stamp on ffep
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
The Century Co.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1912
SKU
KST0020290
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Cork. Good, clean copy in dust wrapper. DW has some nicks, in mylar cover. Owner inscription on ffep.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1945
Publisher
J M Dent & Sons Ltd
Edition
1st
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0003534
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Hardcover. Good copy with some shelf wear, sunned spine. Some foxing to cover and endpapers, otherwise a good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1945
Publisher
J M Dent & Sons Ltd
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
1st
SKU
KKD0008179
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

Hardcover. First edition with engravings by the author. Bookplate and inscription on endpaper. dustjacket worn.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
1st
Publisher
J M Dent & Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1945
SKU
KTK0094042
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 35.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 17 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; DSA; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 230 x 28. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Fordham University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823271108
ISBN
9780823271108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Hardback. From the bestselling author of The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho, this is a beautiful and though-provoking collection of quotations on the eternal subject of love, taken from his novels and articles. Visually stunning with full-colour illustrations throughout, Love is a must-have item for Coelho fans to treasure. Num Pages: 128 pages, Full-colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 120 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782434900
ISBN
9781782434900
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.67

Hardback. Love, sex, death, boredom, ecstasy, existential angst, political upheaval - the history of literature offers a rich and varied exploration of the human condition across the centuries. This title focuses on the curious artefacts that literature has to offer. It lets you find out why 16 June 1904 mattered so much to Joyce. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
Icon Books
Number of pages
496
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848311640
ISBN
9781848311640
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 17.96

Paperback. Love, sex, death, boredom, ecstasy, existential angst, political upheaval - the history of literature offers a rich and varied exploration of the human condition across the centuries. This title focuses on the curious artefacts that literature has to offer. It lets you find out why 16 June 1904 mattered so much to Joyce. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Icon Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848312470
ISBN
9781848312470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.29

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