Literary Criticism

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Building Fires in the Snow: A Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Martha Amore (Editor)Diversity has always been central to Alaska identity, as the state's population consists of people with many different backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences. This book opens a window into these diverse lives, gathering stories and poems about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer life into a brilliant, path-breaking anthology. In these pages we see the panoply of LGBTQ life in Alaska today, from the quotidian urban adventur...

The Bloomsbury Handbook to Edith Wharton

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Orlando (Editor)Bringing together leading voices from across the globe, The Bloomsbury Handbook to Edith Wharton represents state-of-the-art scholarship on the American writer Edith Wharton, once primarily known as a New York novelist. Focusing on Wharton's extensive body of work and renaissance across 21st-century popular culture, chapters consider: - Wharton in the context of queer studies, race studies, whiteness studies, age studies, disability stud...

The Medium of Leonora Carrington: A Feminist Haunting in the Contemporary Arts

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Report copyright infringementby Catriona McAra (Author)Before her death, the artist and writer Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) had already garnered a cult following, with numerous creative people making the pilgrimage to meet her at her home in Mexico City. Since then, her fame has only increased. Thinking across contemporary art media, this book demonstrates how Carrington has posthumously become a medium in her own right, critically haunting the creative intellectuals who met or knew her. It...

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Report copyright infringementby William Wordsworth (Author), Saeko Yoshikawa (Editor)William Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes gives a first-hand account of his feelings about the unique countryside that was the source of his inspiration. He addresses concerns that are relevant today, such as how the growing number of visitors, and the money they might bring, would affect such a small and vulnerable landscape. It is now understood that Wordsworth's notion of the Lake District as 'a sort of nati...

Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Iles Johnston (Author)An entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths "This book is a triumph! . . . [A] magnificent retelling of the Greek myths."--Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Move over, Edith Hamilton! Sarah Iles Johnston has hit the magical refresh button on Greek myths."--Maria Tatar, author of The Heroine with 1001 Faces Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and t...

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Report copyright infringementby G. Walter Steeves (Author)""Francis Bacon's Literary Friends and Their Relation to His Work"" is a book written by G. Walter Steeves that explores the relationships between Francis Bacon and his literary circle. The book delves into the lives and works of Bacon's friends, including Ben Jonson, John Donne, and George Herbert, and examines how their ideas and writings influenced Bacon's own work. Steeves also explores the political and social context of Bacon's t...

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Report copyright infringementby Vachel Lindsay (Author), Stephen Leacock (Author)""The Knight In Disguise And The Amazing Genius Of O. Henry"" is a literary work by Vachel Lindsay that explores the life and works of the renowned American author, O. Henry. The book is a biography of O. Henry, and it delves into the fascinating and complex personality of the writer.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of O. Henry's life and work. The first chap...

New Old Style: Anachronism in Contemporary Comics

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew LeVay (Author)The New Old Style explores how the deliberate use of cartooning styles that mimic those of the early twentieth century has paradoxically become one of the most significant vehicles for formal experimentation in contemporary comics. Dubbing this phenomenon "the anachronistic aesthetic," Matthew Levay argues that what can initially appear to be a nostalgic affinity for outmoded drawing styles is in fact a complex and holistic movement in con...

The Best of Brevity: Twenty Groundbreaking Years of Flash Nonfiction

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Report copyright infringementby Zoë Bossiere (Editor), Dinty W. Moore (Editor) Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 17, 2020

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Report copyright infringementby Saul Noam Zaritt (Author)Jewish American Writing and World Literature: Maybe to Millions, Maybe to Nobody studies Jewish American writers' relationships with the idea of world literature. Writers such as Sholem Asch, Jacob Glatstein, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Anna Margolin, Saul Bellow, and Grace Paley all responded to a demand to write beyond local Jewish and American audiences and toward the world, as a global market and as a transnational ideal. Beyond fame and...

Winters in the World: A Journey Through the Anglo-Saxon Year

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Report copyright infringementby Eleanor Parker (Author)Interweaving literature, history, and religion, an exquisite meditation on the turning of the seasons in medieval England--now in paperback. Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs, and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories, and religious literature, Eleanor P...

Alias Bill Arp: Charles Henry Smith and the South's Goodly Heritage

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Report copyright infringementby David B. Parker (Author)From 1861 to 1903 humorist Charles Henry Smith, writing as Bill Arp, a sly Georgia back-woodsman, was the South's most widely read newspaper columnist. Knowing the immense popularity of Smith's writings historian have suggested that southerners saw him as a voice for their concerns. While the idea that Bill Arp spoke for his region is sound, the intent of the writings has been misconstrued over time, argues David Parker. In Alias Bill Ar...

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Report copyright infringementby Natalie Datlof (Editor), Jeanne Fuchs (Editor), David A. Powell (Editor)Bringing together a variety of critical approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives, this work reflects the continuing vitality and breadth of George Sand scholarship around the world. It contains twenty-eight papers and a keynote address presented at the Seventh International George Sand Conference. Contributors include leading European, American, and Asian scholars in the field. The vol...

Cutting Up Books: A Writing Method in Critical Thinking

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Report copyright infringementby Ania Malinowska (Author)An experimental exploration of writing, creativity, and knowledge-making through the radical act of cutting up books. Over six months, Ania Malinowska dismantled over four hundred books, reframing their content into 111 poetic epigrams and combining conscious methodical experimentation with the spontaneity of automatic writing. Blending theory, practice, and art, her new book champions this practice of "textrapolation," framing it as a m...

The Story of the Stone, Volume I: The Golden Days, Chapters 1-26

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Report copyright infringementby Cao Xueqin (Author), David Hawkes (Translator), David Hawkes (Introduction by)The Story of the Stone (c. 1760), also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. Divided into five volumes, The Story of the Stone charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family. This novel re-creates the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life that would otherwise be lost and infuses it with affirming B...

A Doll's House and Other Plays: With Pillars of the Community, Ghosts and an Enemy of the People

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Report copyright infringementby Henrik Ibsen (Author), Deborah Dawkin (Translator), Erik Skuggevik (Translator)Four of Ibsen's most important plays in superb modern translations, part of the new Penguin Ibsen series. With her assertion that she is "first and foremost a human being," rather than a wife, mother or fragile doll, Nora Helmer sent shockwaves throughout Europe when she appeared in Henrik Ibsen's greatest and most famous play, A Doll's House. Ibsen's follow-up, Ghosts, was no less r...

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Report copyright infringementby Boeton (Author)Berserk is a manga which stands out for its rich, twisted and dark universe. It is a clever alchemy between the stories of Elric of Melnibone, Hieronymus Bosch's paintings and Gustave Dore's engravings. This book reviews Berserk's story and all aspects of Kentaro Miura's life, the manga's author. It also deciphers the work's entire dark fantasy world. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.7 x 6.6 IN Publi...

Macbeth: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author), Sparknotes (Author)Read Shakespeare's plays in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means! Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable. Each No Fear guide contains: The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language A complete list of characters, with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary A...

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Report copyright infringementby C. Archer (Author)William Archer: Life, Work and Friendships is a biography of the renowned Scottish writer, critic, and translator, William Archer. The book is written by his granddaughter, Catherine Archer, and provides an in-depth look at his life, work, and personal relationships. The book begins with a detailed account of Archer's childhood and education in Scotland, and then goes on to explore his early career as a journalist and theatre critic. It discus...

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Report copyright infringementby Susan Lever (Author)David Foster is the most original, challenging, contradictory, risk-taking and infuriating Australian novelist of his generation. To date he has published twelve novels, three collections of novellas and short stories, two books of poetry, and a collection of essays, with several produced radio plays. Foster writes in an Australian tradition of idiosyncratic satire and comedy that may be traced through the work of Joseph Furphy, Miles Frankl...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry David Thoreau (Author)Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Henry Thoreau is considered, along with Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman and Nathaniel Hawthorne,...

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Report copyright infringementby W. Earle (Author)Delve into the life and times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan with "Sheridan And His Times, 2," a detailed biography by W. Earle. This volume explores the multifaceted career of the celebrated playwright, politician, and wit, offering insights into his significant contributions to British society and culture. Gain a deeper understanding of Sheridan's influence on the stage and in the political arena, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Englan...

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Report copyright infringementby Van Wyck Brooks (Author)Van Wyck Brooks's "The Ordeal of Mark Twain" offers a profound exploration into the life and literary career of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. This influential biography, steeped in literary criticism, examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped one of America's most iconic 19th-century authors. Brooks delves into the perceived struggles and internal conflicts that, according to his analysis, profoundly impacted Tw...

Some Account of the Life of Mr. William Shakespear (1709)

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas Rowe (Author), Samuel Holt Monk (Author)Discover the life and times of the world's most celebrated playwright in "Some Account of the Life of Mr. William Shakespear" by Nicholas Rowe. This early biography offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of William Shakespeare during the Elizabethan era, exploring his life and impact on English literature. A cornerstone of Shakespearean scholarship, this work delves into the available historical records and ...

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Report copyright infringementby James Boswell (Author)Delve into the 18th century with James Boswell's monumental biography, "Life Of Johnson, Volume 4 of 6." This meticulously prepared print edition offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of Samuel Johnson, one of the greatest literary figures in English literature. Boswell's detailed account provides invaluable insights into Johnson's character, his sharp wit, and his profound impact on the world of criticism. A cornerstone of ...

Mark Twain's 1884: A Pivotal Year in the Life

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Report copyright infringementby John Bird (Author)Many biographies of Mark Twain cover his entire life, while others focus on specific periods, especially his later years. In this innovative new work, John Bird takes an entirely different approach. Mark Twain's 1884: A Pivotal Year in the Life is a "micro-biography" that homes in on a single--and pivotal--year. In 1884, Twain stood at the height of his powers as a writer and enjoyed one of the happiest years in his domestic family life. Durin...

In The Beginning... From Noah to Abraham - Easy Reader Edition: Synchronizing the Bible, Enoch, Jasher, and Jubilees

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Report copyright infringementby Minister 2. Others (Producer), Ahava Lilburn (Author)The Ancient Texts and the Bible series was compiled by Ahava Lilburn and produced by Minister 2 Others. This ten volume set synchronizes the manuscripts of Enoch, Jasher, and Jubilees into the Bible, making one complete storyline. The books are interwoven using the Torah as the backbone, and the extra-biblical texts as the fleshing out of that backbone.The second book in this series contains Genesis chapters ...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Twain (Author), Elizabeth Frank (Introduction by), Mark Dawidziak (Afterword by)The celebrated author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn mixes fact and fiction in a rousing travelogue that serves as "a portrait of the artist as a young adventurer."* In 1861, young Mark Twain found himself adrift as a newcomer in the Wild West, working as a civil servant, silver prospector, mill worker, and finally a reporter and traveling ...

The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus

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Report copyright infringementby Sophocle (Author), Robert Fagles (Translator), Bernard Knox (Introduction by)The heroic Greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century B.C. Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated Theban royal family--Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus--are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Robert Fagles's authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of...

Ecologies of Resistance: Arts, Activism, and Transdisciplinary Futures in Latin America and the Latinx Worlds

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Report copyright infringementby Ilka Kressner (Editor), Ana María Mutis (Editor), Elizabeth Marcela Pettinaroli (Editor)Reframing traditional conceptions of ecologyEcologies of Resistance brings together fourteen groundbreaking studies on Latin American and Latinx writing, visual and performing arts, film, and activism that propose alternatives to prevailing colonial and neocolonial conceptions of ecology. The contributors question the artificially imposed separation of the human and nonhuman...

Against Architecture: The Writings of Georges Bataille

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Report copyright infringementby Denis Hollier (Author), Betsy Wing (Translator)Over the past 30 years the writings of Georges Bataille have had a profound influence on French intellectual thought, informing the work of Foucault, Derrida, and Barthes, among others. Against Architecture offers the first serious interpretation of this challenging thinker, spelling out the profoundly original and radical nature of Bataille's work.Author BiographyDenis Hollier is Professor of French at Yale Univer...

Cultura mediterranea: variazioni su un tema

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Carlo Vitti (Editor), Anthony Julian Tamburri (Editor)This volume is a collection of essays from the annual conference on Mediterranean studies hold in Casalvieri, in the Val di Comino. As in other collections from our previous conferences, this one ranges from encounters and clashes to themes of the sea and racism in the works of Vincenzo Consolo, to the linguistic and media representation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and also includes analyses...