Literature: history & criticism
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Literature: history & criticism
Hardcover. Dealing with formalism as a philosophy in Yeats's works and how that in turn affects both his art and his politics, this book mediates between older, more traditional readings of Yeats's work and theoretical, often antagonistic readings in an effort to restore a balanced perspective. The author centers most of his discussion on the poetry itself. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216120
- ISBN
- 9780826216120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
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Hardcover. A reading of Wilder's life, fiction, drama, and criticism as a product of American culture. The book also emphasizes aspects of Puritan theology, ideology, and aesthetics that have been suppressed or repressed into our cultural unconscious but are manifested in Wilder's texts in response to various historical or personal stimuli. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216243
- ISBN
- 9780826216243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.09€ 63.10
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Hardcover. Focusing on works by Jack London, Frank Norris, Eugene O'Neill, Theodore Dreiser, Willa Cather, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Nella Larsen, the author argues that primitive literary characters are more than just memorable. She explores how the working class and racial and ethnic minorities came to occupy the position of "primitives". Num Pages: 216 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 463.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216250
- ISBN
- 9780826216250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
€ 57.32
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Hardcover. Presents a memoir that recounts the life of the mind. From childhood in 1920s Nashville to the halls of Vanderbilt University, the author recalls key episodes in his life. He offers observations about depression and war, southern renascence, and civil rights. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216311
- ISBN
- 9780826216311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.72
€ 49.99
€ 41.72
Hardcover. Widely acknowledged as Carlos Fuentes's most ambitious novel, "Terra Nostra" is a paradigm-shifting work that has generated a virtual cottage industry of scholarly analysis. This book takes a fresh approach to this celebrated novel by considering how giving a gift is like telling a story. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 2ADS; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216410
- ISBN
- 9780826216410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
€ 57.32
€ 52.89
Hardcover. Famous for its insight into a young, inexperienced soldier's psychology, "The Red Badge of Courage" has long been assumed to have been based on little more than magazine articles and veterans' reminiscences. In this book, the author draws on more than three decades of teaching the novel to plumb the historical realities that actually shaped it. Series: Shades of Blue and Gray. Num Pages: 360 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Edition (1st printing)
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216540
- ISBN
- 9780826216540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.92€ 61.92
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€ 61.92
Hardcover. Includes: information on four novels - "The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse", "The Master Butchers Singing Club", "Four Souls", and "The Painted Drum"; easy-to-use genealogical charts for the various families; a map and geographical details about the settings for the novels; and a composite dictionary of characters. Num Pages: 448 pages, map, 30 charts, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 789.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Second Edition, Revised and Expanded Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216700
- ISBN
- 9780826216700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.11€ 69.20
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€ 69.20
Hardcover. Explores the tenuous interplay of gender and science to show how Victorian literature both challenged and reinforced a constrictive role for women. This book focuses on a specific body of literature involving women intensely associated with scientific pursuits, and examines selected noncanonical writings. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; JFSJ1; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826216823
- ISBN
- 9780826216823
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.92€ 62.08
€ 67.92
€ 62.08
Hardcover. Why hasn't democracy been embraced worldwide as the best form of government? Addressing the question from a different perspective, this work takes a fresh look at the worth of liberal democracy in these uncertain times and tackles head-on the thorny question of cultural development. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217110
- ISBN
- 9780826217110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
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Hardcover. Looks at the multifaceted world of book reviewing, contrasting traditional methods of reviewing with alternative book coverage, from Amazon.com to Oprah. This title also explores the divide between service journalism practiced by reviewers versus the alleged high art served up by literary critics. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBH; JFD; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217271
- ISBN
- 9780826217271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.29€ 46.80
€ 50.29
€ 46.80
Hardcover. Mark Twain's fiction and nonfiction was disposed to dramatize how the human creature acts in a given environment - and to understand why. This work takes a closer look at this icon's abiding interest in his fellow creatures. Viewing major and minor works through the lens of Twain's shifting attitude, it gives perspectives on the master's oeuvre. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217585
- ISBN
- 9780826217585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
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Hardcover. More than a study of Mark Twain's language, this book delves into the psychological aspects of metaphor to reveal the writer's attitudes and thoughts, showing how using metaphor as a guide to Twain reveals much about his composition process. It offers readers not only insights into Twain but also an introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Series: Mark Twain and His Circle Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10 illustrations, bibliography, index, table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826217622
- ISBN
- 9780826217622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23€ 58.02
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Hardcover. Before Mark Twain became a national celebrity with his "The Innocents Abroad", he was just another struggling writer perfecting his craft. Plumbing Mark Twain's cultural significance, this title compares the performative aspects of Samuel Clemens' early work to the role of ritual clowns in traditional societies. Series: Mark Twain and His Circle Series. Num Pages: 504 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218025
- ISBN
- 9780826218025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.09€ 63.10
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Hardcover. As much a doubter as a believer, Emily Dickinson often expressed views about God in general - and God with respect to suffering in particular. This book examines Dickinson's perspectives on the role played by a supposedly omnipotent and all-loving God in a world marked by violence and pain. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218087
- ISBN
- 9780826218087
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
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Hardcover. One hundred years after its writing, "No 44, The Mysterious Stranger" remains a literary enigma. This work covers an array of topics, from domesticity and transnationalism to race and religion, and reflects a variety of scholarly and theoretical approaches to the work. Editor(s): Csicsila, Joseph; Rohman, Chad. Series: Mark Twain and His Circle Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218414
- ISBN
- 9780826218414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.72€ 54.97
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Hardcover. Adopting research methodologies of revision and recovery, this edition is constructed around bibliographical surveys of both primary and secondary works addressing the Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and eighteenth through twentieth century periods within the history of rhetoric. It recasts study in the history of rhetoric. Editor(s): Gaillet, Lynee Lewis; Horner, Winifred Bryan. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Third Edition, Revised Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826218681
- ISBN
- 9780826218681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.32€ 52.89
€ 57.32
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 248 pages, 3 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219015
- ISBN
- 9780826219015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.81€ 49.84
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€ 49.84
Hardcover. Editor(s): Embry, Charles R. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219152
- ISBN
- 9780826219152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.11€ 69.20
€ 76.11
€ 69.20
Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219251
- ISBN
- 9780826219251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.11€ 69.20
€ 76.11
€ 69.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 268 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 441.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219541
- ISBN
- 9780826219541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.66
€ 45.99
€ 38.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219596
- ISBN
- 9780826219596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.57
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Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826219671
- ISBN
- 9780826219671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.66
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Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826220158
- ISBN
- 9780826220158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.63
€ 43.99
€ 36.63
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSY; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Missouri
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826220448
- ISBN
- 9780826220448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.63
€ 43.99
€ 36.63