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Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 photographs, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803239845
ISBN
9780803239845
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.55

Hardback. This collection of essays on British literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance focuses on the point of contact between an artist and society that prompts the literary imagination to respond either with the creation of a new character or with the demonstration of change in an old one. Editor(s): White, Robert A. Num Pages: 320 pages, 9ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBB; DSBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 0 x 0. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Associated University Presses United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874135442
ISBN
9780874135442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.19

Paperback. A collection of essays that contains some of the important pieces of criticism of the twentieth century, including the classics "The Aesthetics of Silence", an account of language, thought and consciousness, and "Trip to Hanoi", written during the Vietnam War. It features writings on art, film, literature and politics. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141190051
ISBN
9780141190051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.12

Hardcover. A collection of essays across disciplines that unpacks and explores our conceptions of perfection and proceeds with the full consciousness that perfection s exact definition is subjective, reliant on who is speaking, and easily unmoored by time, geography, and the vagaries of taste." Series: Association of Writers and Writing Programs Award for Creative Nonfiction. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780820347127
ISBN
9780820347127
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

Paperback. Virginia Woolf began writing reviews for the Guardian 'to make a few pence' from her father's death in 1904, and continued until the last decade of her life. This title offers a selection of her writings ranging from reflections on class and education, to slyly ironic reviews, and a superlative tour of her London neighbourhood. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099589778
ISBN
9780099589778
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. A collection of 29 pieces on books, writing, photography, and the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa. With literary subjects ranging from Defoe through Rilke and Kafka to the giants of the 20th century, those who admire Coetzee as a novelist can also read his literary criticism. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 22. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099422624
ISBN
9780099422624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.43

Hardcover. This text presents satirical dialogues written in Amsterdam Yiddish between members of the established and the breakaway Jewish communities in 18th-century Amsterdam. These dialogues allowed the breakaway community to expose the inequalities and foibles of the establishment community. Editor(s): Michman, Jozeph; Aptroot, Marion. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 2ACY; 3JH; DNF; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 46. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hebrew Union College Press
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878202201
ISBN
9780878202201
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.38

Hardcover. Editor(s): Cathcart, Michael; Darian-Smith, Kate. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; DNF; HBJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Melbourne University Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780522846812
ISBN
9780522846812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.35

Paperback. A collection of non-fiction, ranging from "The Wizard of Oz", U2, Indian and Indian writing, the death of Princess Diana, and football, to twentieth century writers including Angela Carter, and Arthur Miller. This book also focuses on the fight against the Iranian fatwa, showing how it was to live through those days. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 132 x 31. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099421870
ISBN
9780099421870
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 314 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Trinity University Press,U.S. United States
Edition
First Trade Paper Ed
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595341419
ISBN
9781595341419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.75

Paperback. A new collection of work by accalimed poet Marjorie Agosin. Translator(s): Berg, Mary G. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 8. Weight in Grams: 144.
Publisher
White Pine Press United States
Number of pages
104
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781877727665
ISBN
9781877727665
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 204 x 16. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Counterpoint United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781582437453
ISBN
9781582437453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.67

Hardcover. An English translation from Greek of Justin Martyr's two major apologetic works, which are recognized as a formative influence on the development of Christian theology in the early church. Series: Ancient Christian Writers. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HRCC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Paulist Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809104727
ISBN
9780809104727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 35.19

Paperback. Series: Cornerstone Editions. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 123 x 21. Weight in Grams: 194. Essential Works by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Series: Cornerstone Editions. 176 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNF. Dimension: 177 x 123 x 21. Weight: 194.
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585426423
ISBN
9781585426423
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.89

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Bison Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780803298330
ISBN
9780803298330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.60

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Natural Heritage Books Canada
Number of pages
84
Condition
New
SKU
V9781896219059
ISBN
9781896219059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.56

Paperback. Jealousy and suicide, love and passion, grief and intrigue, honor and deceit are the order of the day in four of Sophocles's great tragedies. The Penn Greek Drama Series presents original literary translations of classical Greek drama. The aim of the series is to make both the works and their interpretations accessible to the reading public. Series: Penn Greek Drama Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DD; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812216530
ISBN
9780812216530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.11

Paperback. 'Thompson's best work of the past three decades' New York Times Book Review Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Picador
Condition
New
SKU
9780330510790
ISBN
9780330510790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. A collection of essays that looks at, among others, the joys of spring (even in London), the picture of humanity painted by Gulliver and his travels, and the strange benefit of the doubt that the public permit Salvador Dali. It also includes an essay on the delights of English Cooking and an account of killing an elephant in Burma. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 111 x 8. Weight in Grams: 80.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141191270
ISBN
9780141191270
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.43

Hardcover. This collection of Robert Graves' essays, written between 1922 and 1972, is organized around the thematic categories of literature, history and religion. It show Graves' intellectual development by presenting the essays chronologically to show how ideas begin and evolve over half a century. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 36. Weight in Grams: 578.
Publisher
Carcanet Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857542820
ISBN
9781857542820
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.24
€ 54.20

Hardback. Solomon, famous from the Bible is pit against a wily peasant named Marcolf. The king and jester, sage and fool, prophet and blasphemer bandy back and forth questions and comments. Whereas Solomon is solemn and pompous, Marcolf resorts to low language and earthy topics. Marcolf tricks Solomon time and again. Translator(s): Ziolkowski, Jan M. Series: Harvard Studies in Medieval Latin/ Harvard University Department of Classics. Num Pages: 275 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 140. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674028418
ISBN
9780674028418
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 37.85

Paperback. Solomon, famous from the Bible is pit against a wily peasant named Marcolf. The king and jester, sage and fool, prophet and blasphemer bandy back and forth questions and comments. Whereas Solomon is solemn and pompous, Marcolf resorts to low language and earthy topics. Marcolf tricks Solomon time and again. Translator(s): Ziolkowski, Jan M. Series: Harvard Studies in Medieval Latin/ Harvard University Department of Classics. Num Pages: 275 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Harvard Department of the Classics United States
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674028425
ISBN
9780674028425
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.57

Paperback. Dealing with contemporary Irish writing, this work includes a mixture of poetry, prose and photography. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 210. Weight in Grams: 717.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747516125
ISBN
9780747516125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.75

Paperback. "Socrates in The Apology: An Essay on Plato's Apology of Socrates". Num Pages: 224 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872200883
ISBN
9780872200883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 24.13

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