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Hardback. Tracing the canonization through translation of The Tale of Genji from the 1830s to the 1950s, Michael Emmerich rewrites the early modern and modern history of the work, illuminating the intricate process by which it came to be recognized as a classic of both Japanese and world literature. Num Pages: 512 pages, 129. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 36. Weight in Grams: 882.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231162722
ISBN
9780231162722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.39
€ 82.78

Paperback. Khun Chang Khun Phaen is one of the most famous works of old Thai literature and this first-ever translation is based on Prince Damrong's standard edition of 1917-18, with over a hundred passages recovered from earlier versions. Illustrator(s): Janchai, Muangsing. Translator(s): Baker, Chris; Phongpaichit, Pasuk. Num Pages: 61 illus. BIC Classification: 2GRS; DSC; DSRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 3887 x 5817 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1043.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Silkworm Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9786162150524
ISBN
9786162150524
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.12

Paperback. This companion volume to the translation of The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen includes alternative chapters and extensions, Prince Damrong's prefaces and reference lists of Thai terms Translator(s): Baker, Chris; Phongpaichit, Pasuk. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 2GRS; DSC; DSRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP
Condition
New
SKU
V9786162150531
ISBN
9786162150531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 38.41

Paperback. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Thai poets produced epics depicting elaborate myths and legends which intermingled the human, natural, and supernatural worlds. Translated with poetic imagery, this title relates the adventures of Prince Samuttakote and his princess as they tour the heavenly realms with a magic sword. Translator(s): Hudak, Thomas. Series: Ohio RIS Southeast Asia Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2G; DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896801745
ISBN
9780896801745
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.70

Paperback. Translator(s): Parkinson, R. B. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199555628
ISBN
9780199555628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

paperback. With this scholarly translation, Minnette Gaudet and Constance B. Hieatt made this long-neglected narrative poem, the Dit de l'alerion - a treatise on love and falconry - available to students of medieval literature. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9781442626065
ISBN
9781442626065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.47

Paperback. Offers the masterworks of Japanese literature, ranking with The Tal of Genji in quality and prestige. Translator(s): McCullough, Helen Craig. Num Pages: 504 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 2GJ; DNF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5766 x 3810 x 34. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
503
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804718035
ISBN
9780804718035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.99

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691643113
ISBN
9780691643113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.86

Paperback. Translator(s): Macmillan, Peter. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DCQ; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 248 x 25. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141392578
ISBN
9780141392578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.29

Paperback. Wynne-Davies addresses the social and cultural context of the poem's production in the first feminist edition of these two tales. Also includes a line-by-line gloss and historical introduction. Series: Routledge English Texts. Num Pages: 218 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2ADS; DCF; DSBB; DSC; JFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 132 x 14. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Routledge,an imprint of Taylor & London
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415001342
ISBN
9780415001342
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99

Hardcover. "First US Edition. Bound in quarter brown paper with light brown paper sides, gilt titled spine. Minor edge wear, slight bumping to corners. Includes slightly edge worn dust jacket with a small tear at centre of bottom front edge, in plastic wrapper." Keywords: Irish Literature
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
An Atlantic Monthly Press Book;
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1970
SKU
KHS0078597
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 45.00

Hardcover. 278pp. First US edition. Keywords: Irish literature, short stories
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Little, Brown
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1970
Edition
[1st ed.]
SKU
KHS1010456
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 28.00

Hardcover. 279pp. Top edge coloured
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Jonathan Cape Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1971
SKU
KHS1003698
ISBN
9780224619363
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 110.00

Paperback. This is the first edition for students and general readers of a pro-woman reply to Shakespeare's 'The Tamer of the Shrew' written in Shakespeare's lifetime . Co-edited by a feminist critic and a distinguished textual scholar, it makes clear why 'The Tamer Tamed' should be restored to the theatrical repertoire and the literary canon. Series Editor(s): Bevington, David. Series: Revels Student Editions. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719053672
ISBN
9780719053672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.97

Paperback. The beautiful but sharp-tongued 'shrew' Katherina has sworn never to accept the demands of any would-be husband. Her younger sister Bianca, meanwhile, is forbidden to be married until Katherina finds a suitable match - much to the dismay of Bianca's suitors, Hortensio and Gremio. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141396583
ISBN
9780141396583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.43

Paperback. Editor(s): Magnus, Laury; Lake, James H. Series: New Kittredge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 140 pages, Photos from major productions. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 184.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co United States
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585102662
ISBN
9781585102662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.89

Paperback. HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Series: Collins Classics. Num Pages: 128 pages, 1 illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 123 x 11. Weight in Grams: 94.
Publisher
William Collins
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007934430
ISBN
9780007934430
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.37

Hardcover. Series: Macmillan Collector's Library. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 102 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publisher
Macmillan Collector's Library
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909621961
ISBN
9781909621961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.93

Paperback. Editor(s): Crowther, John. Series: No Fear Shakespeare. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
SparkNotes
Number of pages
250
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411401006
ISBN
9781411401006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.94

Paperback. The Taming of the Shrew is one of the most famous and controversial of Shakespeare's comedies. Editor(s): Watts, Prof. Cedric, M.A., Ph.D. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 9. Weight in Grams: 102.
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
SKU
9781853260797
ISBN
9781853260797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Taming of the Shrew is one of the most famous and controversial of Shakespeare's comedies. Editor(s): Watts, Prof. Cedric, M.A., Ph.D. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 124 x 9. Weight in Grams: 102. Previously read copy. Some light shelfwear.Good to very good overall
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
SKU
KST0030125
ISBN
9781853260797
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Taming of the Shrew is one of the most famous and controversial of Shakespeare's comedies. Editor(s): Watts, Prof. Cedric, M.A., Ph.D. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 8. Weight in Grams: 100. Good clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
SKU
KSG0017083
ISBN
9781853260797
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KLR; DSGS. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Pearson Longman / York Press
Number of pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405807067
ISBN
9781405807067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.41

Paperback. This Norton Critical Edition of one of Shakespeare's earliest and best-loved comedies is based on the First Folio (1623). Editor(s): Callaghan, Dympna. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 132 x 42. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Norton Critical Edit
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393927078
ISBN
9780393927078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.43

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