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Literary essays
Hardcover. Considered a pioneer in many literary forms, including drama, novels, and short stories, Tawfiq al-Hakim has influenced generations of Egyptian writers. The Revolt of the Young is a collection of essays, originally published in 1984, that shows al-Hakim as a public intellectual addressing the ongoing conflict between generations. Translator(s): Radwan, Mona. Series: Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815633686
- ISBN
- 9780815633686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.72
€ 35.72
Hardcover. The three medieval texts that make up "Jankyn's Book of Wikked Wyves" have formed a vital part of Chaucerian research for more than 50 years. The editors examine Jankyn's book from many angles, including the extensive manuscript sources, background information, and Chaucer's use of the materials. Editor(s): Hanna, Ralph, III; Lawler, Traugott. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 facsim. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 689.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820319209
- ISBN
- 9780820319209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.43
€ 155.43
Hardcover. A collection of seventeen biographical essays that provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of women's lives in Louisiana. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, it looks at ways in which the women either abided by gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves. Editor(s): Allured, Janet; Gentry, Judith F. Num Pages: 352 pages, 18 b&w & 7 colour photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3J; DNF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820329468
- ISBN
- 9780820329468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.23
€ 155.23
Paperback. A collection of seventeen biographical essays that provides a window into the social, cultural, and geographic milieu of women's lives in Louisiana. Within the context of the historical forces that have shaped Louisiana, it looks at ways in which the women either abided by gender norms or negotiated new models of behavior for themselves. Editor(s): Allured, Janet; Gentry, Judith F. Num Pages: 352 pages, 18 b&w & 7 colour photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3J; DNF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820329475
- ISBN
- 9780820329475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.12
€ 45.12
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Orbis Books (USA) United States
- Edition
- Modern Spiritual Masters Series
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570752483
- ISBN
- 9781570752483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.28
€ 20.99
€ 19.28
Hardcover. Aristotle Politica Editor(s): Ross, Sir David. Series: Oxford Classical Texts. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HPCA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 194 x 134 x 22. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198145158
- ISBN
- 9780198145158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.41
€ 58.41
Hardcover. Critical edition of Cicero's text, based on a study and collation of manuscripts which reflects an understanding of the whole manuscript tradition. In the OXFORD CLASSIC TEXTS series, this is the second in a series of editions of Cicero's philosophical works. Editor(s): Reynolds, Leighton; Reynolds, L. D. Series: Oxford Classical Texts. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 193 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198146704
- ISBN
- 9780198146704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.93
€ 84.93
Paperback. Translator(s): Jordon, M.D. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HRCC1; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 143 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268015039
- ISBN
- 9780268015039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.09
€ 37.99
€ 34.09
Hardcover. An original Greek text. Editor(s): Ross, Sir William D. Series: Oxford Classical Texts. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 192 x 126 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 119
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198145080
- ISBN
- 9780198145080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.50
€ 48.50
Hardcover. A critical text edition of the Hebrew manuscripts, 4Q521-8, and 49576-9, which were found in Cave 4 at Qumran, and originally allotted to Pere Jean Starcky. This is volume 25 in the DISCOVERIES IN THE JUDAEAN DESERT series and mainly comprises of parabiblical and pseudepigraphic compositions reflecting the interests of the Second Temple period. Series: Discoveries in the Judaean Desert. Num Pages: 248 pages, 16 black and white plates. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 2CSA; 2CSJ; DNF; HDD; HRJ; HRLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 320 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198269489
- ISBN
- 9780198269489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 454.21
€ 454.21
paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 5SG; DNF; JFSK; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 299. *
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- TouchWood Editions
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781771510547
- ISBN
- 9781771510547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 18.67
€ 22.99
€ 18.67
Hardback. Offers an overview of 20th-century writing from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Containing stories from the colonial period in Taiwan, literature by Tibetan authors, samplings from the People's Republic of China during the Cultural Revolution, and others, this book gives an introduction to Chinese society and culture. Editor(s): Lau, Joseph S. M.; Goldblatt, Howard. Series: Modern Asian Literature Series. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 784
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231138406
- ISBN
- 9780231138406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.19
€ 180.19
Paperback. Presents the adventures of Sir Tristram de Liones and the treachery of Sir Mordred, and follows Sir Launcelot's quest for The Holy Grail, his fatally divided loyalties, and his forbidden love for the beautiful Queen Guenever. This book weaves a story of adultery, treachery and ultimately - in its tragic finale - death. Editor(s): Cowen, Janet. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 122 x 27. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140430448
- ISBN
- 9780140430448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35
paperback. Presents a range of Swift's writing, including not only the major literary prose works but also substantial poetic and political writings. This title includes a selection of contemporary materials, along with criticism, a chronology and bibliography. Editor(s): Rawson, Claude; Higgins, Ian. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 944 pages, 1 map, illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 146 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- Critical
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780393930658
- ISBN
- 9780393930658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.34
€ 26.99
€ 20.34
hardcover. A brand new collection of essays exclusively commissioned by Notting Hill Editions. Iain Sinclair writes in his luminous introduction, the contributors try to explain their impulse to write 'by way of personal anecdote, revelation, or hopeful punt in the dark'. Num Pages: 4 Full Colour. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSB; VXWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 193 x 15. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Notting Hill Editions Trade
- Edition
- First Edition. Hardback.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781910749166
- ISBN
- 9781910749166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.46
€ 19.99
€ 16.46
Paperback. Magnificent and strange, Pierre is a richly allusive novel mirroring both antebellum America and Herman Melville's own life. Editor(s): Levine, Robert S.; Weinstein, Cindy. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DNF; DSB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393938944
- ISBN
- 9780393938944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.15
€ 31.15
The World within. Writers Talk Ambition, Aesthetics, Bones, Books, Bea...
McCormack, Win. Ed(S): Macarthur, Holly; McCu...
Paperback. The World Within pulls aside the curtain on a variety of literary personalities and careers, presenting frank, funny, and informal discussions with Sherman Alexie, Francine Prose, George Saunders, Mark Strand, and others. Writers discuss craft, literary theft, dry spells, what they do besides writing, and more. Editor(s): MacArthur, Holly; McCulloch, Jeanne; Montgomery, Lee; Spillman, Rob; Wildgen, Michelle. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Tin House Books United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780977698967
- ISBN
- 9780977698967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 111. . Good clean copy showing light age and wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Penguin London
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMO0001102
- ISBN
- 9780241978313
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
paperback. These twenty stories about the founder of the Hasidic faith, provide a charming account of the genesis of Hasidism. This is an ideal introduction to Hasidic religion, and to Buber's influential philosophy of love and human understanding. Translator(s): Friedman, Maurice S. Num Pages: 224 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: DNF; HRJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 200 x 27. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415282659
- ISBN
- 9780415282659
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.57
€ 31.57
Paperback. The first collection of essays by one of the most important public intellectuals in Ireland. Num Pages: 540 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 38. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 540
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773547773
- ISBN
- 9780773547773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 38.72
€ 43.99
€ 38.72