Literary Criticism

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by Dorianne Laux (Author)From "a poet of immense insight and masterful craft" (Kwame Dawes), Finger Exercises for Poets is an engaging and inspiriting invitation to practice poetry alongside one of its masters. With wide-ranging examples from classic and contemporary poets, Dorianne Laux demystifies the magic of language that makes great poetry and offers generative exercises to harness that magic. She explores the syllable and the line, the use of form, poetic responses to contemporary event...

The Road to Beaver Park: Painting, Perception, and Pilgrimage

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Report copyright infringementby Janice E. Kirk (Author)Learn to paint, learn to see--it will change your life. On Sabbatical, Janice carries her art pack and folding stool into one of the most incredible landscapes on the planet: the canyons, deserts, mountains, and river valleys of the greater Southwest. Awed, amazed, inspired, and humbled by what she finds there, she sketches and paints en plein air. The family fishes, hikes, catches bugs, chases lizards, digs fossils, photographs, and stud...

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Report copyright infringementby Mario N. Pavia (Author)""Drama of the Siglo de Oro: A Study of Magic, Witchcraft and Other Occult Beliefs"" by Mario N. Pavia is a comprehensive analysis of the representation of magic and witchcraft in Spanish Golden Age drama. The book explores the cultural and historical context of the Siglo de Oro, a period of great artistic and literary production in Spain, and how it influenced the portrayal of occult beliefs in theater. Pavia examines the different types...

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Jordan (Author)Marcel Proust (1871-1922) was born in Paris during a time of great social and political upheaval, a ferment that is dealt with extensively in his monumental work In Search of Lost Time. He was a sickly child and spent the earlier part of his short life pursuing a variety of sometimes frivolous activities, which led to his not being taken seriously as a writer. It was not until 1909, when he was 38 years old, that he began work on the groundb...

John Ruskin's Continental Tour 1835: The Written Records and Drawings - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Hanley (Editor), Caroline S. Hull (Editor), John Ruskin (Author)John Ruskin's training as an interdisciplinary polymath started in childhood. He learned to memorise the Bible at his mother's knee and published his first poem aged ten. His lifelong fascination with geology found its earliest expression in journal articles from the age of fifteen, while his considerable talents as a draughtsman were developed by leading drawing masters before he was sixteen...

Western Japaneseness: Intercultural Translations of Japan in Western Media

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Jacob (Editor), Bruno Surace (Editor)Our images of non-Western cultures are often based on stereotypes that are replicated over the years. These stereotypes often appear in popular media and are responsible for a pre-set image of otherness. The present book investigates these processes and the media representation of otherness, especially as an artificial construct based on stereotypes and their repetition, in the case of Japan. 'Western Japaneseness' the...

Jewish Literature: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Ilan Stavans (Author)The story of Jewish literature is a kaleidoscopic one, multilingual and transnational in character, spanning the globe as well as the centuries. In this broad, thought-provoking introduction to Jewish literature from 1492 to the present, cultural historian Ilan Stavans focuses on its multilingual and transnational nature. Stavans presents a wide range of traditions within Jewish literature and the variety of writers who made those traditions possible. Represented are w...

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by Sophocles (Author), Carl Phillips (Translator), Diskin Clay (Introduction by)Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order to evoke the poetry of the originals. Under the general editorship of Peter Burian and Alan Shapiro, each volume inc...

The Complete Euripides: Volume I: Trojan Women and Other Plays - Paperback

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by Peter Burian (Editor), Alan Shapiro (Editor)Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can best re-create the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order to evoke the poetry of the originals. The tragedies collected here were originally available as single volumes. This new collection retains the informati...

The Textual Tradition of Pollux's >Onomasticon: Studies Towards a New Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Jacopo Cavarzeran (Author)This volume re-examines the manuscript tradition of Pollux' Onomasticon, the ten-book Atticist lexicon that had the widest circulation in Medieval Byzantium and the Humanistic West. The important reference edition by Erich Bethe (1900-1937) paved the way for the study of the Onomasticon but is now almost a century old. The present volume provides (1) an up-to-date study of the manuscripts in the light of recent advancements in the fiel...

The Language of Thought: Exploring Texts, Contexts, and Meaning in IB English A: Paper 1

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Report copyright infringementby Ruchi Np Singh (Author)IBDP English A: Language and Literature Paper 1: Master It with Precision, Purpose, and PowerThe Language of Thought by Ruchi N.P. Singh is the definitive guide for students aiming to achieve top marks in IB English A: Language and Literature Paper 1. Combining over 18 years of global teaching expertise with deep insight into the IB assessment rubrics, Singh demystifies the challenges of analyzing unseen texts under exam pressure. Packed ...

Progressive Exercises In The Chinese Written Language (1902)

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Lowndes Bullock (Author)Progressive Exercises In The Chinese Written Language is a book written by Thomas Lowndes Bullock in 1902. The book is designed to help learners of the Chinese language improve their reading and writing skills. It contains a series of progressively challenging exercises that cover a range of topics, from basic vocabulary and grammar to more advanced concepts such as idioms and classical literature. The exercises are accompanied by...

The Syntax of Beowulf: Word Order, Poetic Meter, and Formulaic Technique in the Old English Verse Clause

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffrey Russom (Author) Number of Pages: 426 Dimensions: 1.06 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 10, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffrey Russom (Author) Number of Pages: 426 Dimensions: 0.95 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 10, 2025

New Approaches to Transcodification: Literature, Arts, and Media

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Report copyright infringementby Massimo Fusillo (Editor), Doriana Legge (Editor), Mirko Lino (Editor)This collection aims to renew our perspective on adaptation and intermedial processes by thinking of them in terms of codes rather than media. As a result, the notion of transcodification emerges as a crucial tool in order to study the circulation of semiotic and aesthetic resources across disciplines, knowledge systems, and cultures. Defined as the transfer of meaning-making potential from on...

Discourses of Modernity: The Case of Estonian Literature

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Report copyright infringementby Piret Peiker (Author)Discourses of Modernity tells a compelling and long overdue story of the ways in which Estonian modernities, its nation- and state-building have been narrated and presented, but also constructed and reconstructed, by its major literary figures. Extending from the emergence of the national identity in the nineteenth century to the post-Soviet transition period, the book not only fleshes out the shaping of key modern ideas and imageries, such...

Making Love in the Twelfth Century: Letters of Two Lovers in Context

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Newman (Editor), Barbara Newman (Translator)New, sparkling translations of the Letters of Two Lovers, the Tegernesee Letters, and selections from the Regensburg Songs Nine hundred years ago in Paris, a teacher and his brilliant female student fell in love and chronicled their affair in a passionate correspondence. Their 116 surviving letters, some whole and some fragmentary, are composed in eloquent, highly rhetorical Latin. Since their discovery in the...

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Report copyright infringementby M. Iu Lermontov (Author), Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (Author), D. J. Richards (Editor)Mikhail Lermontov's A Hero of Our Time (1840) is one of thegreat classics of Russian nineteenth-century literature, is a novel ofunique structure, based on a series of short storied held together by aByronic hero, Pechorin, whose gifted but embittered nature typified theso-called superfluous men of the 1830's. The novel, however, raisesissues of imperialism, fate, free will ...

Carlos Drummond de Andrade: Quarenta Historinhas: E Cinco Poemas

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Report copyright infringementby Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Author), Richard A. Preto-Rodas (Editor), Alfred Hower (Editor)"Has proved itself as successful in the classroom as its predecessor, Cronicas Brasileiras, due, in great measure, to the distinctive "brazilianness" of the language and to the subject matter of each historian, which in nearly all cases provides considerable stimulus for discussion. Preto-Rodas and Hower are to be commended for once again compiling an excellent textbook t...

HSK Test Level 4 Preparation Guide (Part 2)- A Beginner's Course Study Material to Self-learn Mandarin Chinese Characters, Words, Example Sentences, V

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Report copyright infringementby Jingjing Wang (Author)Mastering Chinese through the HSK journey just got easier! This comprehensive series is designed to guide learners through various HSK proficiency levels, blending practice sentences with essays and stories. Each book focuses on real-life learning, practical vocabulary, and exam-style exercises-enhanced with pinyin transcription and English interpretations to scaffold understanding.What sets this series apart? Engaging short stories and es...

A Beginner's Guide to Chinese History (Part 2) - Self-learn Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture, Easy Lessons, Vocabulary, Words, Phrases, Idioms, P

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Report copyright infringementby Jia Ming Wang (Author)This book is Part 2 (中册, Zhōngcè) of introduction to Chinese History. This is the second (Large print) edition. The current volume introduces you to 3 main topics of the ancient history: A. Qin Dynasty, B. Han Dynasty, and C. Tang Dynasty. All the chapters contain English, simplified characters, and pinyin. The important words from the main text have been provided separately for the readers to improve their Chinese vocabulary. China has w...

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Report copyright infringementby Heinrich Brunner (Author), Ernst Freund (Translator)The Sources of English Law is a book written by Heinrich Brunner in 1908. The book explores the historical development of English law, tracing its origins from the Anglo-Saxon period to the modern era. Brunner examines the various sources of English law, including common law, statutes, and equity, and discusses their significance and influence on the legal system. He also delves into the role of the judiciary ...

The Original Chinese Texts Of The Work Of Laou-Tsze; The Great Learning; The Doctrine Of The Mean (1861)

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Report copyright infringementby James Legge (Translator)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number ...

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Report copyright infringementby Giovanni Battista Ugo (Author)""Altre Osservazioni Sulle Leggi Incostituzionali"" (1888) �� un libro scritto da Ugo, Giovanni Battista, un giurista italiano del XIX secolo. In questo libro, l'autore esamina le leggi incostituzionali e il loro impatto sulla societ�� italiana. In particolare, analizza la questione della costituzionalit�� delle leggi e delle disposizioni legislative che violano i diritti fondamentali dei cittadini. L'autore sostiene che...

Saggio Sul Rapporto Dei Pesi Stranieri Con Il Marco Di Francia (1769)

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Report copyright infringementby Mathieu Tillet (Author), Jacopo Fallani (Editor)Il libro ""Saggio Sul Rapporto Dei Pesi Stranieri Con Il Marco Di Francia (1769)"" di Mathieu Tillet �� un saggio che tratta del rapporto tra i pesi stranieri e il marco di Francia. Pubblicato nel 1769, il libro offre una dettagliata analisi delle differenze tra i pesi utilizzati in Francia e quelli utilizzati in altri paesi europei, come l'Inghilterra e la Germania. Tillet esamina anche le variazioni nei pesi ...

The Revenue And Taxation Of The Chinese Empire (1903)

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Edkins (Author)The Revenue and Taxation of the Chinese Empire is a book written by Joseph Edkins in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the revenue and taxation system of the Chinese Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edkins was a British missionary and sinologist who spent many years living in China and studying its culture and history. In this book, he draws on his extensive knowledge of the Chinese language and cultu...

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Report copyright infringementby Pietro De Crescenzi (Author)""Trattato Della Agricoltura V2"" �� un libro scritto da Pietro De Crescenzi nel 1805. Questo trattato �� una guida completa all'agricoltura, che copre tutti gli aspetti della coltivazione delle piante e dell'allevamento degli animali. Il libro �� diviso in sei parti, ognuna delle quali tratta un argomento specifico. La prima parte riguarda l'importanza dell'agricoltura e la scelta del terreno. La seconda parte copre la prep...

The Law Of General Average: English And Foreign (1888)

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Lowndes (Author)The Law of General Average: English and Foreign is a book written by Richard Lowndes in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the law of general average, which is a principle of maritime law that governs the distribution of losses incurred during a voyage. The author discusses the history and development of general average, its principles and rules, and its application in different jurisdictions. The book also covers the le...

The Pocket Law-Lexicon: Explaining Technical Words, Phrases, And Maxims Of The English, Scotch, And Roman Law (1884)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Gilbert Rawson (Author)The Pocket Law-Lexicon is a comprehensive reference book that aims to explain technical words, phrases, and maxims commonly used in the English, Scotch, and Roman law. Written by Henry Gilbert Rawson and first published in 1884, this book serves as a valuable resource for law students, legal professionals, and anyone interested in the legal system of the United Kingdom.The book covers a wide range of legal terms, from basic concepts...

The Future Work Of Free Trade In English Legislation (1884)

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Edward Troup (Author)The Future Work of Free Trade in English Legislation is a book written by Charles Edward Troup in 1884. The book explores the concept of free trade and its impact on English legislation. Troup argues that free trade is essential for the growth and development of the English economy, and that it should be a guiding principle in all legislation. He also discusses the history of free trade in England, and how it has influenced the coun...

The Anomalous Condition Of English Jurisprudence: Considered With Especial Reference To A Proposed Fusion Of Law And Equity (1851)

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Francis Trower (Author)""The Anomalous Condition of English Jurisprudence"" is a book written by Charles Francis Trower in 1851. The book discusses the peculiarities of the English legal system, particularly the separation of law and equity. Trower argues that this separation has led to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in the legal system, and proposes a fusion of law and equity to address these issues. The book provides a detailed analysis of the his...

The Pioneers And Progress Of English Farming (1888)

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Report copyright infringementby Rowland Edmund Prothero (Author)The Pioneers And Progress Of English Farming is a historical book written by Prothero, Rowland Edmund and originally published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of English farming from the earliest times to the late 19th century. The author explores the various factors that have influenced the growth of agriculture in England, including changes in technology, government policies, and economic c...