Literature: history & criticism
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Literature: history & criticism
Paperback. This timely book examines the rise of posthumanism as both a material condition and a developing philosophical-ethical project in the age of cloning, gene engineering, organ transplants and implants. Series: Polity Themes in 20th and 21st Century Literature. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745662411
- ISBN
- 9780745662411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.54
€ 22.54
Paperback. Combines Nayar s The Postcolonial Studies Dictionary and Postcolonial Studies: An Anthology within one student set offering uniquely broad coverage of terms, concepts, and debates within the field. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH5; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 203 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1294.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119120308
- ISBN
- 9781119120308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.71
€ 64.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Nayar, Pramod K. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 176 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118781005
- ISBN
- 9781118781005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.66
€ 45.66
Paperback. Introduces students to a wide range of modernist writers and critical debates in modernism studies Series: Edinburgh Critical Guides to Literature. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334. Series: Edinburgh Critical Guides to Literature. 256 pages. Introduces students to a wide range of modernist writers and critical debates in modernism studies. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBH. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 15. Weight: 334.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748634323
- ISBN
- 9780748634323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.83
€ 33.99
€ 29.83
Paperback. Poetry can be a great way to get people talking about difficult issues around mental health. This book is a complete guide to using poetry for this purpose. It includes a collection of over 100 poems written by the author with accompanying activities, as well as a 50 prompts to encourage clients to write their own poems. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DSC; MMJT; MQTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 16. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785920530
- ISBN
- 9781785920530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.10
€ 32.10
Hardcover. Polybius' overall theme is how and why the Romans spread their power as they did. The main part of his history describes the rise of Rome, her destruction of Carthage, and her eventual domination of the Greek world. It is a vital achievement despite its incomplete state; all but the first five of its original forty books survive. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 116 x 33. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996595
- ISBN
- 9780674996595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.07
€ 33.99
€ 29.07
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996601
- ISBN
- 9780674996601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.68
€ 33.99
€ 28.68
Paperback. Polybius' account of Rome's rise to world power and her method of rule is a major source for the history of the years 220-146 BC. This new translation includes Books 1-5 in their entirety and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12 on the Roman constitution and historiography. It is accompanied by an illuminating introduction and notes. Translator(s): Waterfield, Robin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 560 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2AHA; 3D; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199534708
- ISBN
- 9780199534708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardcover. For this six-volume edition of The Histories, W. R. Paton's 1922 translation has been thoroughly revised, the Buttner-Wobst Greek text corrected, and explanatory notes and a new introduction added. All but the first five of forty volumes survive in an incomplete state. Volume VI includes fragments unattributed to particular books of The Histories. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 116 x 32. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Sew Rev
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996618
- ISBN
- 9780674996618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.68
€ 33.99
€ 28.68
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996373
- ISBN
- 9780674996373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.05
€ 33.99
€ 33.05
Hardcover. The main part of Polybius' history covers the years 264--146 BCE, describing the rise of Rome, her destruction of Carthage, and her eventual domination of the Greek world. For this edition, W. R. Paton's excellent translation has been thoroughly revised, and explanatory notes and a new introduction added. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996588
- ISBN
- 9780674996588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.68
€ 33.99
€ 28.68
Hardcover. The historian Polybius (ca 200-118 BCE) was born into a leading family of Megalopolis in the Peloponnese (Morea) and served the Achaean League in arms and diplomacy for many years, favoring alliance with Rome. This title offers a translation of Polybius' work. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3D; DB; DSBB; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 117 x 31. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996380
- ISBN
- 9780674996380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.96
€ 33.99
€ 32.96
Hardcover. The comedies of Plautus, who brilliantly adapted Greek plays for Roman audiences c. 205--184BCE, are the earliest Latin works to survive complete and cornerstones of the European theatrical tradition from Shakespeare and Moliere to modern times. Twenty-one of his plays are extant. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DB; DD; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996786
- ISBN
- 9780674996786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.68
€ 33.99
€ 28.68
Hardcover. The rollicking comedies of Plautus, who brilliantly adapted Greek plays for Roman audiences c 205-184 BCE, are the earliest Latin works to survive complete and are cornerstones of the European theatrical tradition from Shakespeare and Moliere to modern times. This title features the 21 of Plautus' extant comedies. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 114 x 33. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996533
- ISBN
- 9780674996533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.96
€ 33.99
€ 32.96
paperback. An edition with introduction and line-by-line commentary of the Roman playwright Plautus' comedy Amphitruo. Editor(s): Christenson, David M. Series Editor(s): Easterling, P. E.; Hardie, Philip; Hunter, Richard; Kenney, E. J. Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DD; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 398. Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics. 352 pages. Editor(s): Christenson, David M. An edition with introduction and line-by-line commentary of the Roman playwright Plautus' comedy Amphitruo. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2ADL; DD; DSBB. Dimension: 203 x 130 x 23. Weight: 424. Series Editor(s) :Easterling, P. E.; Hardie, Philip; Hunter, Richard; Kenney, E. J.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521459976
- ISBN
- 9780521459976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Hardcover. Plato's Republic concerns righteousness both in individuals and in communities, and proposes an ideal state organized and governed on philosophical principles. This edition, which replaces Shorey's, offers text, translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern scholarship. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Plato is in 12 volumes. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 118 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996519
- ISBN
- 9780674996519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.92
€ 33.99
€ 28.92
Hardcover. Plato's Republic concerns righteousness both in individuals and in communities, and proposes an ideal state organized and governed on philosophical principles. This edition, which replaces Shorey's, offers text, translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern scholarship. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Plato is in 12 volumes. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 114 x 34. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996502
- ISBN
- 9780674996502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.92
€ 33.99
€ 28.92
Paperback. A young teacher takes his first job in a sleepy French town. Lost in a succession of rainy days and sleepless nights, he falls under the spell of a town resident, a woman of seductive beauty and singular charm. Translator(s): Mason, Wyatt. Series: The Margellos World Republic of Letters. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: DSK; FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 8. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 104
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300180701
- ISBN
- 9780300180701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.17
€ 17.17
Paperback. Who is more important: the reader, or the writer? Addressing the issue, this book aims to challenge perceived wisdom. It brings some radical ideas to a wide audience, and argues persuasively for a totally practical way of reading. It is suitable for those interested in the development of literary theory. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 137 x 30. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415378499
- ISBN
- 9780415378499
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.46
€ 23.46
Paperback. The Field of Cultural Production brings together Bourdieua s most important writings on art, literature and aesthetics. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: ABA; DSA; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745609874
- ISBN
- 9780745609874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.02
€ 26.02
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: AMK; AMX; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Unbound
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783523801
- ISBN
- 9781783523801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.62
€ 36.62
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474401104
- ISBN
- 9781474401104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.94€ 103.50
€ 110.94
€ 103.50
Hardcover. Philostratus's writings embody the height of the renaissance of Greek literature in the second century CE. Heroicus is a vineyard conversation about the beauty, continuing powers, and worship of the Homeric heroes. Gymnasticus is the sole surviving ancient treatise on sports, which reshapes conventional ideas about the athletic body. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 506 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 128 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996748
- ISBN
- 9780674996748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.92
€ 33.99
€ 28.92
Hardback. This is the first book in the English language devoted to an analysis of the work ofthe Mozambican author Mia Couto. The book provides essential background details about Mozambican political and cultural history. Num Pages: 213 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 167 x 17. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publisher
- Bucknell University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611482102
- ISBN
- 9781611482102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.19
€ 122.19