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Literary studies: general
Paperback. * * One of the most broad-ranging volumes to appear on Mark Twain in recent years. * * Brings together respected Twain critics and a number of younger scholars in the field to provide an overview of this central figure in American literature. Editor(s): Messent, Peter; Budd, Louis J. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 245 x 29. Weight in Grams: 888.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
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- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119045397
- ISBN
- 9781119045397
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Condition: New
€ 49.83
€ 49.83
Paperback. The Encyclopedia of the Gothic features a series of newly-commissioned essays from experts in Gothic studies that cover all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. Editor(s): Hughes, William; Punter, David; Smith, Andrew. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Literature. Num Pages: 880 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; GBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 880
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119064602
- ISBN
- 9781119064602
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€ 44.99€ 44.55
€ 44.99
€ 44.55
Paperback. This collection offers students and scholars of Eliot s work a timely critical reappraisal of her corpus, including her poetry and non-fiction, reflecting the latest developments in literary criticism. Editor(s): Anderson, Amanda; Shaw, Harry E. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119072478
- ISBN
- 9781119072478
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€ 41.99€ 41.78
€ 41.99
€ 41.78
Paperback. This is a unique introduction to Greek tragedy that explores the plays as dramatic artifacts intended for performance and pays special attention to construction, design, staging, and musical composition. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; AN; DSBB; DSG; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 16. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119089896
- ISBN
- 9781119089896
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Condition: New
€ 50.31
€ 50.31
Paperback. * A jargon--free introduction to the whole history of the novel in the twentieth century. * Examines the main strands of twentieth--century fiction, including post--war, post--imperial and multicultural fiction, the global novel, the digital novel and the post--realist novel. Series: Blackwell Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405100496
- ISBN
- 9781405100496
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 44.19
€ 45.99
€ 44.19
Hardback. A Companion to American Fiction, 1865-1914 is a groundbreaking collection of essays written by leading critics for a wide audience of scholars, students, and interested general readers. An exceptionally broad-ranging Companion to the study of American fiction of the post-civil war period and the early twentieth century. Editor(s): Lamb, Robert Paul; Thompson, G. R. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 640 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBF; DSBH; DSK; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 181 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1296.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405100649
- ISBN
- 9781405100649
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Condition: New
€ 235.54
€ 235.54
Hardback. * Written in clear, jargon-free prose, this introductory text charts the variety of novel writing in English in the second half of the twentieth century. * An engaging introduction to the English-language novel from 1950-2000 (exclusive of the US). Series: Reading the Novel. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 558.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101134
- ISBN
- 9781405101134
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Condition: New
€ 118.71
€ 118.71
Paperback. * Written in clear, jargon-free prose, this introductory text charts the variety of novel writing in English in the second half of the twentieth century. * An engaging introduction to the English-language novel from 1950-2000 (exclusive of the US). Series: Reading the Novel. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 416.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101141
- ISBN
- 9781405101141
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Condition: New
€ 42.99
€ 42.99
Hardback. * A novel introduction to American literature and culture from 1900-1960. * Illustrates the artistic and social climate in the USA during this period. * Organized by four ideas about America: that it is "big", "new", "rich" and "free". Series: Blackwell Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101264
- ISBN
- 9781405101264
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Condition: New
€ 114.71
€ 114.71
Paperback. This introduction to American literature and culture from 1900 to 1960 is organized around four major ideas about America: that is it "big", "new", "rich", and "free". * Illustrates the artistic and social climate in the USA during this period. Series: Blackwell Introductions to Literature. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101271
- ISBN
- 9781405101271
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Condition: New
€ 47.37
€ 47.37
Hardcover. Presents an introduction to the process and art of literature-to-film adaptations. This work provides a written account of key moments in the history of the novel from "Don Quixote" and "Robinson Crusoe" up to "Lolita" and "One Hundred Years of Solitude". It examines numerous literary trends - from the self-conscious novel to magic realism. Num Pages: 408 pages, 0. BIC Classification: APFA; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405102872
- ISBN
- 9781405102872
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Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardcover. * A collection of fresh approaches to classic Victorian fiction from 1830--1900. * Opens up for the reader the cultural world in which the Victorian novel was written and read. * Crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Editor(s): O'Gorman, Francis. Series: Concise Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405103190
- ISBN
- 9781405103190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.15
€ 137.15
Paperback. Presents fresh approaches to classic Victorian fiction from 1830-1900. This title opens up for the reader the cultural world in which the Victorian novel was written and read. It provides perspectives on how Victorian fiction relates to different contexts, such as class, sexuality, empire, psychology, law, and biology. Editor(s): O'Gorman, Francis. Series: Concise Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405103206
- ISBN
- 9781405103206
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Condition: New
€ 49.20
€ 49.20
Hardcover. A Companion to Ancient Epic presents for the first time a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ancient Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman epic. It offers a multidisciplinary discussion of both long-standing ideas and newer perspectives. Editor(s): Foley, John. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 696 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 188 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1402.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105248
- ISBN
- 9781405105248
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Condition: New
€ 211.00
€ 211.00
Hardcover. In The Moral of the Story, Peter and Renata Singer draw on some of the best works of fiction, playwriting, and poetry in order to shed light on the perennial questions of ethics. Editor(s): Singer, Peter; Singer, Renata. Num Pages: 640 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSB; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 185 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1326.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105835
- ISBN
- 9781405105835
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Condition: New
€ 137.27
€ 137.27
Paperback. Aims to shed light on the perennial questions of ethics. This work demonstrates how literary sources can add richness to discussions of real-life moral questions and dilemmas. It brings together selections and excerpts from some of the world's most celebrated short stories, novels, plays, and poetry. Editor(s): Singer, Peter; Singer, Renata. Num Pages: 640 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSB; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1086.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105842
- ISBN
- 9781405105842
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.83
€ 47.99
€ 47.83
Paperback. John Milton's many and various works include magnificent poems, polemics, history, theology, and treatises on political, ecclesiastical, educational, and social issues. This title provides analysis of his prose and poetry, focusing on the development of his ideas and his art. Series: Blackwell Critical Biographies. Num Pages: 816 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBD; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1154.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 816
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106252
- ISBN
- 9781405106252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 53.87
€ 53.99
€ 53.87
Paperback. * Provides new perspectives on established texts. * Orientates the new student, while providing advanced students with current and new directions. * Pioneered by leading scholars. * Occupies a unique niche in Renaissance studies. * Illustrated with 12 single--page black and white prints. . Editor(s): Hattaway, Michael. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 792 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1268.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 792
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106269
- ISBN
- 9781405106269
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Condition: New
€ 57.49
€ 57.49
Hardcover. This book provides an engaging, systematic introduction to religion in the Roman empire. Covers both mainstream Graeco-Roman religion and regional religious traditions, from Egypt to Western Europe. Examines the shared assumptions and underlying dynamics that characterized religious life as a whole. Series: Blackwell Ancient Religions. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106559
- ISBN
- 9781405106559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.30
€ 114.30
Hardcover. This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods and sources employed in "doing" ancient history, as opposed to "reading" it. Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106573
- ISBN
- 9781405106573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.25
€ 108.25