Literature: history & criticism
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Literature: history & criticism
Hardcover. The rollicking comedies of Plautus, who brilliantly adapted Greek plays for Roman audiences c. 205--184 bc, are the earliest Latin works to survive complete and are cornerstones of the European theatrical tradition from Shakespeare and Moliere to modern times. This volume presents three of the twenty-one plays in new translation. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DB; DD; DSBB; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 114 x 30. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674999862
- ISBN
- 9780674999862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.59
€ 32.99
€ 29.59
Paperback. This reading sees "The Waste Land" as resolutely open-ended, supporting this view with recent developments in reader-response criticism and reception theory. The study focuses on the way poetry sounds and concentrates on syntax, lineation and intonation. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745007380
- ISBN
- 9780745007380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.19
€ 62.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 2AGZ; BGL; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845195533
- ISBN
- 9781845195533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 32.25
€ 35.99
€ 32.25
Hardback. Using an array of literary texts and historical documents and alongside secondary historical and critical materials, the author demonstrates how Sor Juana used her poetry and other works to inscribe herself within the discourses associated with these cultural institutions and discursive spheres and more. Series Editor(s): Cruz, Anne J. Series: New Hispanisms: Cultural and Literary Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADS; DSBD; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781409438458
- ISBN
- 9781409438458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.38
€ 172.38
Paperback. Argues that the coherence of Camus' thought can best be understood through a thorough understanding of the concepts of 'the absurd' and 'revolt' as well as the relation between them. This book includes a discussion of Camus' writings for the newspaper "Combat", and a reassessment of the prevailing postcolonial critique of Camus' humanism. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844651412
- ISBN
- 9781844651412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.71
€ 42.99
€ 41.71
Paperback. Terence Hawkes looks at King Lear, Measure for Measure, A Midsmmer Night's Dream and Coriolanus, as examples from this century of how Shakespeare's plays function as a language through which we generate meaning. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 453. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. Previous owner's name to ffep. Remains a very good copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0011619
- ISBN
- 9780415074513
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A guidebook for all teachers of English and American literature in higher education. Drawing on 40 years of international teaching experience, author Elaine Showalter inspires instructors to make their classroom practice as intellectually exciting as their research. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; DS; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631226246
- ISBN
- 9780631226246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 34.52
€ 34.99
€ 34.52
Paperback. A novel originally published in 1751, in which the heroine is courted by several eligible suitors. However her flirtations alienate the right man and she finds herself struggling with the consequences of marrying the wrong man. Series: Broadview Editions. Num Pages: 652 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSK; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 142 x 33. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd Canada
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551111476
- ISBN
- 9781551111476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.23
€ 41.23
Paperback. This series brings together internationally respected figures to comment on and re-describe the state of theory in the twenty-first century. It takes stock of an ever-expanding field of knowledge and opens up possible new modes of inquiry within it, identifying new theoretical pathways, innovative thinking and productive motifs. Series Editor(s): McQuillan, Martin; Kingston University. Series: The Frontiers of Theory. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 364. A Theory of Literature. Series: The Frontiers of Theory. 232 pages. This series brings together internationally respected figures to comment on and re-describe the state of theory in the twenty-first century. It takes stock of an ever-expanding field of knowledge and opens up possible new modes of inquiry within it, identifying new theoretical pathways, innovative thinking and productive motifs. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: DSA. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 14. Weight: 360. Series Editor(s) :McQuillan, Martin; Kingston University.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748655083
- ISBN
- 9780748655083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.39
€ 29.39
Paperback. George Seferis and Odysseus Elytis gave Modern Greek language a substantial corpus of translations from poets working in French, Italian, Russian, English and Ancient Greek. This title offers study of translation that is shown to be a powerful tool for study of Modern Greek literature and its relation to other literatures and movements of time. Series: Byzantine and Neohellenic Studies. Num Pages: 376 pages, tables and graphs. BIC Classification: CB; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 277 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Verlag Peter Lang
- Edition
- 1st New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783039119189
- ISBN
- 9783039119189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.15
€ 82.15
Paperback. A new expanded edition of Tolkien's most famous, and most important essay, which defined his conception of fantasy as a literary form, and which led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Accompanied by a critical study of the history and writing of the text. Num Pages: 320 pages, Index. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007582914
- ISBN
- 9780007582914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.05
€ 13.99
€ 10.05
Paperback. The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series - includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry. Num Pages: 432 pages, Index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780261102750
- ISBN
- 9780261102750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.60
€ 14.99
€ 10.60
Paperback. Intended to deepening our understanding of the 'Poetics', this collection places Aristotle's analysis of tragedy in its larger philosophical context. It includes twenty-one essays that explore the corpus of Aristotle's work in order to link the 'Poetics' to the rest of his views on psychology and on history, ethics, and politics. Editor(s): Rorty, Amelie Oksenberg. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691014982
- ISBN
- 9780691014982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.06
€ 53.99
€ 38.06
Hardcover. No one interested in Irish studies during the past 30 years will have missed the work of Patrick Rafroidi. Whether it be romantic poets or the contemporary novel or theatre and drama, he had much to say that was provocative, lively and always readable. Series: Irish Literacy Studies Series. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Dimension: 221 x 142. Weight in Grams: 422. Rare. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Previous owner's name to ffep. Text is crisp and remains a fine copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble Books Maryland
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0027027
- ISBN
- 9780389209669
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 252ill.(some col.). BIC Classification: AJCR; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 241 x 20. Weight in Grams: 930. Good clean copy. Covers and page edges showing light shelf wear, remains a very good copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Lilliput Press Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KSG0027080
- ISBN
- 9781843510437
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Hardback. Yeats is usually seen as a great modernist innovator. This book goes against the grain to explore the Irish literary traditions that preceded and influenced him-romantic 'national tales' in post-Union Ireland, the poetry and polemic of the Young Ireland movement, the occult novels of Sheridan LeFanu, and William Carleton's 'peasant fictions'. Num Pages: 256 pages, Numerous black-and-white halftones. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSC; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 206 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 364. Fine in fine dust wrapper
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0027124
- ISBN
- 9780199592166
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. Presents an imaginative perspective not only on the Iliad but also on the whole of Homeric culture Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- Enlarged
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822314226
- ISBN
- 9780822314226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Paperback. Byron's Poetry and Prose presents an extensive selection of Byron's poetry, letters, and journal entries in chronological clusters, allowing readers to see the changes that took place in his writing in the context of the places he lived and his fame, exile, and travels. Editor(s): Levine, Alice. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 1088 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF; DSBF; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 145 x 33. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393925609
- ISBN
- 9780393925609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.88
€ 20.99
€ 18.88
Hardcover. For this updated edition of Twelfth Night, Penny Gay has written an Introduction to this well-loved Shakespearean comedy. Editor(s): Donno, Elizabeth Story. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 186 pages, 18 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 427. Good copy with light shelf wear. Previous owners name to title page. Light nicks. Lightly sunned, remains good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 186
- SKU
- KCW0013977
- ISBN
- 9780521827928
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 54.35€ 50.72
€ 54.35
€ 50.72
Paperback. The text of Middlemarch is that of the 1874 edition, the last corrected by the author. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 688 pages, chronology, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393974522
- ISBN
- 9780393974522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.14
€ 15.99
€ 15.14