Literary studies: general
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Literary studies: general
Hardcover. Only five ancient Greek novels have survived to the present, says Cueva, and the genre is relegated to the fringe of the literary canon. He explores one aspect of this small selection: the interrelation of the function of myth and fictional literature, and the development of this relationship. He argues that the utilization of myth increased as the Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472114276
- ISBN
- 9780472114276
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Condition: New
€ 92.68
€ 92.68
Hardcover. An edition of two sharply satirical works, The Snobs of England and Punch's Prize Novelists. Editor(s): Harden, Edgar F. Series: The Thackeray Edition S. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472115273
- ISBN
- 9780472115273
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Condition: New
€ 117.22
€ 117.22
Hardcover. Traditional approaches to understanding sublimity and skepticism have often asserted the importance of one concept over the other. This book argues that literary and philosophical notions of skepticism and sublimity simultaneously developed and influenced one another. It includes selections from two Renaissance writers: Montaigne and Milton. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADF; DSBD; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472115280
- ISBN
- 9780472115280
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Condition: New
€ 104.85
€ 104.85
Hardcover. Num Pages: 199 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472115778
- ISBN
- 9780472115778
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Condition: New
€ 52.85
€ 52.85
Role Models in the Roman World: Identity and Assimilation (Supplements...
Bell, Sinclair, Hansen, Inge Lyse
Hardcover. Looks at the various heroes or the paternal figures, both mythological and historical, that gave inspiration to leaders and authors. This boo demonstrates the importance of figures in inspiring imitation and assimilation in the creation of new identities. It features scholars and essays from a range of fields, including literature and art. Editor(s): Bell, Sinclair; Hansen, Inge Lyse. Num Pages: 328 pages, 91 halftones, 4 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1270.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472115891
- ISBN
- 9780472115891
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Condition: New
€ 121.83
€ 121.83
Hardcover. While people of previous ages relied on public performance as their chief means of experiencing poetry, the Hellenistic age developed what one may term a culture of reading. This book explores how poetry accommodated various audiences, and how these in turn experienced the text in diverse ways, offering a coherent vision of Hellenistic poetics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 table, 4 halftones. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116324
- ISBN
- 9780472116324
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Condition: New
€ 100.09
€ 100.09
Hardcover. Offers a look at Arthur Miller's political sensibilities as evidenced in his dramatic works and other writings. This book provides insights on such topics as Miller's mistrust of authority and social power, his theatrical response to the Holocaust, and his treatment of women. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116508
- ISBN
- 9780472116508
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Condition: New
€ 88.64
€ 88.64
Hardcover. The basis of Arnold's high reputation as literary critic Num Pages: 596 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBD; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 127 x 204 x 41. Weight in Grams: 885.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1962
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116539
- ISBN
- 9780472116539
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Condition: New
€ 118.49
€ 118.49
Hardcover. Offers an examination of 'the tragic' as a concept distinct from tragedy as a genre. This book focuses on the notion of the tragic as a characteristic, rather than on tragedy as a genre. It is suitable for both specialists and undergraduates in a variety of fields. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116638
- ISBN
- 9780472116638
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Condition: New
€ 106.36
€ 106.36
Hardcover. Placing playwright Samuel Beckett's work in important historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts, this book contains essays that demonstrate the playwright's impact on theater, performance, and visual arts during the latter half of the twentieth century. Editor(s): McMullan, Anna; Wilmer, S. E. Series: Theater: Theory/Text/Performance. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBH; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press Michigan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116645
- ISBN
- 9780472116645
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Condition: New
€ 99.29
€ 99.29
Hardcover. Offers the exploration of the implications of Odysseus' divided nature, showing how it allows Homer to explore the riddles of human identity in a profound way that is not usually recognized by studies focusing on only one "real" hero in the narrative. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116737
- ISBN
- 9780472116737
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Condition: New
€ 87.37
€ 87.37
Hardcover. Often regarded as an important transitional figure, Venantius Fortunatus wrote poetry that is seen to bridge the late classical and earlier medieval periods. Written in Latin, his poems combined the influences of classical Latin poets with a medieval tone, giving him a special place in literary history. This work studies the poetry of Fortunatus. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116836
- ISBN
- 9780472116836
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Condition: New
€ 123.42
€ 123.42
Hardcover. The Hopwood Creative Writing Awards were established in 1931 from a bequest of the will of Avery Hopwood, a University of Michigan graduate. The Hopwood Awards are celebrated each year with a lecture delivered by a prominent literary figure. This title contains the 10 lectures delivered since the last publication. Editor(s): Delbanco, Nicholas. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116881
- ISBN
- 9780472116881
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Condition: New
€ 92.85
€ 92.85
Hardcover. Ilan Stavans has been described by the "Washington Post" as 'Latin America's liveliest and boldest critic and most innovative cultural enthusiast'. This collection of essays focuses on his Jewish heritage and Hispanic upbringing and the relationship between the two cultures from both his own personal experience and that of others. Series: Writers on Writing. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472117062
- ISBN
- 9780472117062
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Condition: New
€ 98.66
€ 98.66
Hardcover. O'Neill and Boulton were wed in 1918 and it was during their marriage that O'Neill would rise to become America's foremost playwright. By exploring the configuration of their marriage, this work unlocks fresh insights into the plays written during this fruitful period. It also includes her 1958 memoir "Part of a Long Story". Num Pages: 320 pages, 13 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472117178
- ISBN
- 9780472117178
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Condition: New
€ 88.63
€ 88.63
Hardcover. A study of the importance of architecture in Romanticism Num Pages: 211 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACVC; AMX; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- 1st ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472117314
- ISBN
- 9780472117314
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Condition: New
€ 99.36
€ 99.36
Hardcover. A comprehensive reevaluation of Thomas Mann Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 540.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472117468
- ISBN
- 9780472117468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.58
€ 98.58
New Literary Papyri from the Michigan Collection: Mythographic Lyric a...
Borges, Cassandra, Sampson, C. Michael
Hardcover. Three new fragments from amongst the oldest Greek papyri Num Pages: 200 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 2AHA; 2CXG; DSBB; DSC; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118076
- ISBN
- 9780472118076
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Condition: New
€ 93.38
€ 93.38
Hardcover. A new look at the "eccentric author" figure in early nineteenth-century America Num Pages: 310 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JF; 3JH; DSB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118366
- ISBN
- 9780472118366
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Condition: New
€ 111.53
€ 111.53
Hardcover. The first and only study to date of the Spanish-language literature of both Southeast Asia and West Africa Num Pages: 323 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118472
- ISBN
- 9780472118472
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Condition: New
€ 100.29
€ 100.29
Hardcover. A comparison of the mid-19th-century city in the poetry of Walt Whitman and Charles Baudelaire and their responses to the inescapable push of modernization Num Pages: 146 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ADF; DSB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118496
- ISBN
- 9780472118496
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Condition: New
€ 75.15
€ 75.15
Hardcover. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118502
- ISBN
- 9780472118502
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Condition: New
€ 69.64
€ 69.64
Hardcover. Fresh insight into the dramaturgical practices of the Younger Seneca Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AN; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118571
- ISBN
- 9780472118571
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Condition: New
€ 93.18
€ 93.18
Hardcover. New insights on the intersection of race and class in black fiction from the 1880s to 1900s Series: Class: Culture. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472118618
- ISBN
- 9780472118618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.38
€ 99.38