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Paperback. A warrior sails to a distant land, to a once great hall plagued by a murderous enemy: the monster Grendel. Can the hero Beowulf defeat his blood-thirsty foe, save the Geats from being wiped off the map, and claim his just rewards? The Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf is brought to life by American poet Meghan Purvis in a vigorous new translation. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Penned in the Margins United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908058140
- ISBN
- 9781908058140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.82
€ 11.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. Composed towards the end of the first millennium of our era, the Anglo-Saxon poem "Beowulf" is a Northern epic and a classic of European literature. In this new translation, Seamus Heaney has produced a work that is true, line by line, to the original poem. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571203765
- ISBN
- 9780571203765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.01
€ 17.99
€ 13.01
Paperback. The translation of Beowulf by J.R.R. Tolkien was an early work, very distinctive in its mode, completed in 1926: he returned to it later to make hasty corrections, but seems never to have considered its publication. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABA; DSC; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- HARPER COLLINS
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007590094
- ISBN
- 9780007590094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.40
€ 15.99
€ 11.40
Paperback. Used Copy Covers. Good Clean Copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- A Mentor Classic
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KDK0015453
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Already read but good clean copy with dustjacket
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- VALLENTINE MITCHELL & CO LTD
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- SKU
- KDK0016870
- ISBN
- 9780853031208
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 5.38
€ 5.38
Paperback. Cooley, with his deft, playful command of language, and his typographic exuberance, demonstrates his mastery of the long prairie poem. Series: Currents. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888644701
- ISBN
- 9780888644701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.64
€ 26.99
€ 20.64
Paperback. Series: Plays. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 120 x 6. Weight in Grams: 96. Series: Plays. 80 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DD. Dimension: 183 x 120 x 6. Weight: 94.
- Publisher
- Amber Lane Press
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Edition
- First British Edition - Softcover
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780906399095
- ISBN
- 9780906399095
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.41
€ 13.99
€ 13.41
Hardback. Translator(s): Taylor, Alexander. Series: Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation. Num Pages: 98 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 6. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691644561
- ISBN
- 9780691644561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.11
€ 111.11
Paperback. Series: Signale: Modern German Letters, Cultures, and Thought. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801476594
- ISBN
- 9780801476594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.22
€ 44.99
€ 39.22
Paperback. Reveals a productive aspect of Walter Benjamin's thought by focusing on a little-discussed stylistic trait in his formulation of concepts. This book explains that nouns formed with this suffix refer to a possibility or potentiality, to a capacity rather than an existing reality. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; DSB; HPC; HPN; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674046061
- ISBN
- 9780674046061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.98
€ 36.99
€ 30.98
Hardback. This book explores the implications for today's critical concerns of the work of Walter Benjamin (1892-1940), one of the most powerful and influential thinkers of the 20th century. Editor(s): Richter, Gerhard. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACG; 3JJ; ABA; DSB; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804741255
- ISBN
- 9780804741255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.12
€ 195.12
Recreating Benjamin Franklin's words in the way that his contemporaries would have read and understood them, the author chronicles Franklin's use (and abuse) of humor for commercial, diplomatic, and political purposes. The author samples Franklin's apologues on the necessity of living reasonably even when life's circumstances may seem absurd. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JF; DSBF; DSK; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813123714
- ISBN
- 9780813123714
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.22
€ 39.22
Hardcover. December 2004 marked the bicentenary of Benjamin Disraeli's birth. This work examines Disraeli's novels in order to construct a portrait of the man, his context and enduring reputation. His literary career ran from 1826 to 1880. His novels can be read as the breeding ground for his ideas, gestated away from the pressure cooker of Parliament. Num Pages: 221 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGH; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903900307
- ISBN
- 9781903900307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.40
€ 130.40
Paperback. Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 5. Weight in Grams: 92. 60 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DCF. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 5. Weight: 92.
- Publisher
- Indigo Dreams
- Number of pages
- 60
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907401794
- ISBN
- 9781907401794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.33
€ 10.33
Paperback. Gathers together both written and sung love poetry from Africa. This book traces the development of African love poetry from antiquity to modernity while establishing a cross-millennial dialog. It bears testimony to poetry's role as conciliator while opening up a fresh area of study for scholars and students. Editor(s): Chipasula, Frank. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809328420
- ISBN
- 9780809328420
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.80
€ 26.80
Paperback. This new guide to the English renaissance's most erudite and yet most street-wise dramatist strongly asserts the theatrical brilliance of his greatest plays in performance, then and now. Editor(s): McEvoy, Sean. Series: Renaissance Dramatists. Num Pages: 192 pages, 5 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 8. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748623020
- ISBN
- 9780748623020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.28
€ 31.99
€ 28.28
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691639918
- ISBN
- 9780691639918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.42
€ 116.42
Paperback. This volume offers an abundant and representative selection of the verse of Ben Jonson and the Cavalier poets. Editor(s): MacLean, Hugh. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBD; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 132 x 208 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590. Clean copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1975
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0002243
- ISBN
- 9780393093087
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was born in London, and became a leading poet, playwright and essayist of the Elizabethan age. In 1598 he killed an actor in a duel but escaped hanging by pleading benefit of the clergy, and by 1616 had re-established enough Court favour to be awarded a pension by James I - in effect making him the first Poet Laureate. Editor(s): Gunn, Thom. Series: Poet to Poet. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 143.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Main - Poet to Poet
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571226795
- ISBN
- 9780571226795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.70
€ 4.70
Hardcover. Good clean copy. Fine in fine dustjacket
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOC0002214
- ISBN
- 9780316848077
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. * A black but funny examination of marriage Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 122 x 20. Weight in Grams: 374. Good copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0007689
- ISBN
- 9780349112633
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 204. Keywords: Poetry - Ireland - Drama - Criticism. Subtitled "Shaping Identity in Modern Ireland", this book focuses on the notion of belonging, how it evolves, manifests itself, is shaped and challeneged across of range of contexts in contemporary Ireland.
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781903631638
- ISBN
- 9781903631638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556437120
- ISBN
- 9781556437120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.97
€ 20.99
€ 18.97
Paperback. A contemporary political play exploring race, identity and the concept of home, by Olivier Award-winning playwright Bola Agbaje. Series: Modern Plays. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 7. Weight in Grams: 88.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408172834
- ISBN
- 9781408172834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.08
€ 19.08