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Paperback. Brings together philosophy and literature, theory and practical criticism, the Western and the non-Western in defining common ground on which East and West may come to a mutual understanding Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 258 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 285 x 24. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822312185
ISBN
9780822312185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.37

Paperback. A compendium of travel writing from a master traveller. Part philosophical guide, part miscellany, part reminiscence, it celebrates fifty years of wandering the globe by collecting the best writing on travel from the books that shaped the author, as a reader and a traveller. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141044262
ISBN
9780141044262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: DSB; FYB; FYT; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 12.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691172637
ISBN
9780691172637
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Paperback. This study by Helene Monsacre shows how Western ideals of inexpressive manhood run contrary to the poetic vision of Achilles and his warrior companions presented in the Homeric epics. Pursuing the paradox of the tearful fighter, Monsacre examines the interactions between men and women in the Homeric poems. Translator(s): Snead, Nicholas J. Series: Hellenic Studies Series. Num Pages: 225 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 22 x 15. .
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674975682
ISBN
9780674975682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.66

Hardback. The Tears of Sovereignty is a comparative study of the representation of the concept of sovereignty in paradigmatic plays of early modern English and Spanish drama. It argues that baroque drama produces the critical terms through which contemporary philosophical criticism continues to think through the problems of sovereignty today. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: DSBD; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823251308
ISBN
9780823251308
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.69

Hardback. Examines the revolution in Sanskrit poetics initiated by the ninth-century Kashmiri Anandavardhana who replaced the formalist aesthetic of earlier poeticians with one stressing the unifunctionality of literary texts, arguing that all components of a work should subserve a single purpose - the communication of a single emotional mood (rasa). Series: Harvard Oriental Series. Num Pages: 470 pages. BIC Classification: 2BBA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1020.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674032736
ISBN
9780674032736
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.27
€ 55.56

Paperback. In the medieval Castilian village of Guzman (population: 80), villagers have gathered for centuries in the 'telling room' to share stories and drink the local wine. This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; DN; HBTB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782112792
ISBN
9781782112792
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.99

paperback. The Tempest isone of Shakespeare's enduringly popular and much-studied later plays. The introduction has been extended to focus on new scholarship about the play's first production and to take account of major theatre and film versions since first publication in 1999, including Julie Taymor's 2010 film starring Helen Mirren. Editor(s): Vaughan, Alden T.; Vaughan, Prof. Virginia Mason. Series: Arden Shakespeare. Num Pages: 416 pages, 20 in text black & white. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 202 x 68 x 23. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408133477
ISBN
9781408133477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.42

Paperback. Developed by and for the Royal Shakespeare Company, this new edition includes outstanding on-page notes, a comprehensive scene-by-scene summary, a new introduction from Jonathan Bate and interviews with celebrated directors Peter Brook, Sam Mendes and Rupert Goold, offering illuminating new angles on Shakespeare's magical vision. Editor(s): Bate, Jonathan; Rasmussen, Eric. Series: The RSC Shakespeare. Num Pages: 176 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2008th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230217850
ISBN
9780230217850
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.85

paperback. A storm rages. Prospero, his daughter Miranda, and his monstrous servant Caliban watch from their desert island as a ship carrying the royal family is wrecked. Miraculously, all on board survive. Plotting, mistaken identities, and bewitching love follow as the travellers explore the strange place of spirits and monsters on which they have landed. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780141396309
ISBN
9780141396309
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 9.06

paperback. Prospero, long exiled from Italy with his daughter Miranda, seeks to use his magical powers to defeat his former enemies. Eventually, having proved merciful, he divests himself of that magic, his 'art', and prepares to return to the mainland. Editor(s): Watts, Prof. Cedric, M.A., Ph.D. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 90.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Wordsworth
Condition
New
SKU
9781853262036
ISBN
9781853262036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.01

Paperback. Series: Graphic Shakespeare. 144 pages, 1,000. Illustrator(s): Grillo, Oscar. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DDS; FXL. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 10. Weight: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Can of Worms Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904104056
ISBN
9781904104056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.64

Paperback. 'The Tempest' is part of 'Manga Skakespeare', a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. Illustrator(s): Duffield, Paul. Series: Manga Shakespeare. Num Pages: 208 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 8-page colour sections. BIC Classification: DDS; FXA; FXL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344. Series: Manga Shakespeare. 208 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 8-page colour sections. Illustrator(s): Duffield, Paul. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DDS; FXA; FXL. Dimension: 210 x 152 x 14. Weight: 344.
Publisher
SelfMadeHero
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955285622
ISBN
9780955285622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.36

Paperback. Editor(s): Crowther, John. Series: No Fear Shakespeare. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
SparkNotes
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781586638498
ISBN
9781586638498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.91

paperback. This updated edition includes a thoroughly revised introduction and reading list to reflect the latest directions in criticism and performance. Editor(s): Lindley, David. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 298 pages, 26 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
298
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107619579
ISBN
9781107619579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.96

Paperback. 'York Notes Advanced' offer an accessible approach to English Literature. This series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, 'York Notes Advanced' introduce students to sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KL; DSGS. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 7. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Longman
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
3Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582784376
ISBN
9780582784376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.37

Paperback. A new type of study guide which combines an exploratrion of Shakespeare's language with. specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills. Brinda Charry offers both a lively critical account of The Tempest and practical ideas on how best to engage with and write about this ever popular play. Series: Arden Student Skills: Language and Writing. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 228. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0004817
ISBN
9781408152898
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

paperback. The ships carrying the King of Naples and his entourage are caught up in a violent storm. Plunged into the turbulent sea, they arrive separately on the same nearby island. Not only do they believe that the others have perished, they are also unaware that the storm was intentional. Illustrator(s): Haward, Jon; Erskine, Gary; Dobbyn, Nigel. Translator(s): McDonald, John. Num Pages: 144 pages, Chiefly col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: DDS; FX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 247 x 10. Weight in Grams: 488. The Graphic Novel. Original Text. 144 pages, Chiefly col. Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Haward, Jon; Erskine, Gary; Dobbyn, Nigel. The ships carrying the King of Naples and his entourage are caught up in a violent storm. Plunged into the turbulent sea, they arrive separately on the same nearby island. Not only do they believe that the others have perished, they are also unaware that the storm was intentional. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DDS; FX. Dimension: 170 x 247 x 10. Weight: 494. Translator(s): McDonald, John.
Publisher
Classical Comics
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
British English ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906332297
ISBN
9781906332297
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.40

Paperback. The ships carrying the King of Naples and his entourage are caught up in a violent storm. Plunged into the turbulent sea, they arrive separately on the same nearby island. Not only do they believe that the others have perished, they are also unaware that the storm was intentional. Illustrator(s): Haward, Jon; Erskine, Gary; Dobbyn, Nigel. Translator(s): McDonald, John. Num Pages: 144 pages, Chiefly col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: DDS; FX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 9. Weight in Grams: 490. The Graphic Novel. Plain Text. 144 pages, Chiefly col. Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Haward, Jon; Erskine, Gary; Dobbyn, Nigel. The ships carrying the King of Naples and his entourage are caught up in a violent storm. Plunged into the turbulent sea, they arrive separately on the same nearby island. Not only do they believe that the others have perished, they are also unaware that the storm was intentional. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DDS; FX. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 9. Weight: 488. Translator(s): McDonald, John.
Publisher
Classical Comics
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
British English ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906332303
ISBN
9781906332303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. The ships carrying the King of Naples and his entourage are caught up in a violent storm. Plunged into the turbulent sea, they arrive separately on the same nearby island. Not only do they believe that the others have perished, they are also unaware that the storm was intentional. Illustrator(s): Haward, Jon; Erskine, Gary; Dobbyn, Nigel. Translator(s): McDonald, John. Num Pages: 144 pages, Chiefly col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: DDS; FX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 169 x 11. Weight in Grams: 486. The Graphic Novel. Quick Text. 144 pages, Chiefly col. Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Haward, Jon; Erskine, Gary; Dobbyn, Nigel. The ships carrying the King of Naples and his entourage are caught up in a violent storm. Plunged into the turbulent sea, they arrive separately on the same nearby island. Not only do they believe that the others have perished, they are also unaware that the storm was intentional. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DDS; FX. Dimension: 246 x 169 x 11. Weight: 492. Translator(s): McDonald, John.
Publisher
Classical Comics
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
British English ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906332310
ISBN
9781906332310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. .
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780143128632
ISBN
9780143128632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

Paperback. Used Copy. Very Good
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Pocket
Publication date
1989
SKU
KDK0014410
ISBN
9780671686802
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Fine in fine dust wrapper
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Edition
First American Edition
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0026886
ISBN
9780374272852
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Paperback.
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
9780374532062
ISBN
9780374532062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 4.99

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