Literature: history & criticism
Results 921 - 940 of 4669
Literature: history & criticism
Hardback. This study offers a new reading of the development of modern authorship in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century France, through a detailed reexamination of one of the central mythologies of this evolution: the author's passage from dependence on patronage to the autonomy of the market. Series: Material Texts. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 2ADF; 3JD; 3JF; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812241952
- ISBN
- 9780812241952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.69
€ 87.69
Paperback. Readings from literary works that re-construct a century of Cairo's changing social life Editor(s): Mehrez, Samia. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; DS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 28. .
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774167850
- ISBN
- 9789774167850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.44
€ 35.44
Multiple-component retail product. R. R. Madden's 1855 three-volume biography of the Countess of Blessington documents her brilliant literary salon and her eventual financial ruin. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies. Num Pages: 1598 pages, 4 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 98. Weight in Grams: 2150.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 1598
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781108048347
- ISBN
- 9781108048347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.66€ 80.32
€ 83.66
€ 80.32
Hardback. The Literary Legacy of the Macmillan Company of Canada also illuminates the key individuals -- including Hugh Eayrs, John Gray, and Hugh Kane -- whose personalities were as fascinating as those of the authors they published, and whose achievements helped to advance modern literature in Canada. Series: Studies in Book & Print Culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802098771
- ISBN
- 9780802098771
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.12
€ 54.12
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 446 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691646084
- ISBN
- 9780691646084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.91
€ 225.91
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138863187
- ISBN
- 9781138863187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 28.88
€ 47.99
€ 28.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 13 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGH; BGL; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 42. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300212341
- ISBN
- 9780300212341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.80
€ 33.99
€ 24.80
Paperback. A compelling account of the Narnia novels, unlocking their Christian symbolism and exploring the moral and spiritual wisdom that C. S. Lewis intended to convey. Answers contemporary critics of Lewis (such as Philip Pullman) over charges of sexism, violence and racial stereotyping. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- Spck
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780281068951
- ISBN
- 9780281068951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.72
€ 13.99
€ 11.72
Paperback. Series: Border Hispanisms. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; DSA; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 265 x 18. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477307298
- ISBN
- 9781477307298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.17
€ 26.99
€ 25.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226294032
- ISBN
- 9780226294032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.98
€ 27.99
€ 22.98
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801437991
- ISBN
- 9780801437991
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.81
€ 132.81
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801486746
- ISBN
- 9780801486746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.62
€ 33.99
€ 30.62
Paperback. A new play from the Platform initiative, which comprises big-cast plays with predominantly female casts, written specifically for youth performers. Num Pages: 87 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Publisher
- Nick Hern Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848425026
- ISBN
- 9781848425026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.58
€ 14.99
€ 12.58
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910745472
- ISBN
- 9781910745472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.32
€ 26.99
€ 20.32
Hardback. The Life of William Shakespeare is a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of Shakespeare's life and works focusing on oftern neglected literary and historical contexts: what Shakespeare read, who he worked with as an author and an actor, and how these various collaborations may have affected his writing. Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSGS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207849
- ISBN
- 9780631207849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.51
€ 104.51
Paperback. This book traces the development of English slang from the earliest records to the latest tweet and explores why and how slang is used. Based on inside information from real live slang users as well as the best scholarly sources, this book is guaranteed to teach you some new words that you shouldn't use in polite company. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFFD; DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199679171
- ISBN
- 9780199679171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.39
€ 30.39
Hardcover. Tells a life of Scott. This title increases our knowledge of Scott's life and work as perceived by his contemporaries, and enabling us to read James Hogg's Anecdotes in their original context. It provides a hitherto unknown contemporary perspective on Sir Walter Scott's life and work. Editor(s): Grader, Daniel. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSC; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 167 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408. 256 pages, 4 b&w illustrations. Editor(s): Grader, Daniel. Tells a life of Scott. This title increases our knowledge of Scott's life and work as perceived by his contemporaries, and enabling us to read James Hogg's Anecdotes in their original context. It provides a hitherto unknown contemporary perspective on Sir Walter Scott's life and work. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSC; DSK. Dimension: 167 x 240 x 15. Weight: 408.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748669912
- ISBN
- 9780748669912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.94€ 103.50
€ 110.94
€ 103.50
Paperback. A biography of Samuel Johnson, one of the towering figures of English literature. Editor(s): Womersley, David. Num Pages: 1312 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; CFM; DSBD; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 135 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140436624
- ISBN
- 9780140436624
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.80
€ 33.99
€ 22.80
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780862412920
- ISBN
- 9780862412920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.73
€ 18.99
€ 13.73
Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BG; DSB; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486406619
- ISBN
- 9780486406619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.24
€ 8.24