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Literary essays
Paperback. A collection that establishes a voice for the spirit of the upper Midwest and Michigan and offers a look at the landscape as well as the everyday lives of the people who make up the region's small communities. It captures the nature of things and highlights the character and spirit of the Upper Midwest. Num Pages: 152 pages, 11 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; DNF; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472050239
- ISBN
- 9780472050239
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.73
€ 19.99
€ 18.73
Paperback. Essays on poetry by the most important poet-lawyer of our era Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 220.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472051618
- ISBN
- 9780472051618
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.00€ 22.51
€ 23.00
€ 22.51
Paperback. Collected essays on the persistence of preoccupation and the absence of theory Series: Writers on Writing. Num Pages: 123 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472051885
- ISBN
- 9780472051885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.27
€ 40.27
Hardcover. Collected essays on the persistence of preoccupation and the absence of theory Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472071883
- ISBN
- 9780472071883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.90
€ 95.90
Hardcover. The first book of essays dedicated to the work of noted writer, Anne Carson Editor(s): Wilkinson, Joshua Marie. Series: Under Discussion. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472072538
- ISBN
- 9780472072538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.93
€ 107.93
Paperback. Translated into dactylic hexameter, this edition of the "Odyssey" recaptures the oral-formulaic experience as never before Translator(s): Merrill, Rodney. Num Pages: 432 pages, maps. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472088546
- ISBN
- 9780472088546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.16
€ 46.16
Hardcover. A lively and diverse collection of prose by an esteemed poet-teacher Series: Poets on Poetry. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472097265
- ISBN
- 9780472097265
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.72
€ 95.72
Hardcover. Explores Lucian's influence on Renaissance writers Series: Recentiores: Later Latin Texts & Contexts S. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472108466
- ISBN
- 9780472108466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.79
€ 108.79
Hardcover. The author explores the nihilistic view of the cosmos expressed by the poet and relates this perspective to the philosophical system of the Stoics Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 2ADL; DNF; DSBB; DSK; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472113101
- ISBN
- 9780472113101
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.92
€ 101.92
Hardcover. More than two dozen essays visit Pickering's greatest themes: family, nature, seizing the day, and the strange goings-on in Carthage, Tennessee. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 757.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- No Edition Stated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472113781
- ISBN
- 9780472113781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.86
€ 32.99
€ 29.86
Hardcover. Collects a series of lectures by the author on Swift, Pope, Fielding, and others. This work showcases the authors views of American sensibilities by using his lectures and essays written for an American audience. It is compiled by means of a comparative study of relevant documents - from the first published appearance to the last edition. Editor(s): Harden, Edgar F. Series: The Thackeray Edition S. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DNJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472116126
- ISBN
- 9780472116126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.80
€ 119.80
Paperback. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet E. Series: Myth and Poetics. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DN; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 457.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801497520
- ISBN
- 9780801497520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.27
€ 51.27
Paperback. A selected anthology of Hans Jonas's later essays which offers a comprehensive survey of the philosopher's contributions. Editor(s): Vogel, Lawrence C. Series: Studies in Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCF; HPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810112865
- ISBN
- 9780810112865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.30
€ 32.30
Hardcover. A poet, critic and theoretician at the turn of the 20th century, Viacheslav Ivanov was dubbed "Viacheslav the Magnificent" by his contemporaries. This volume of essays covers a broad range of Ivanov's interests including the aesthetics of Symbolism, theatre and culturological concerns. Translator(s): Bird, Robert. Series: Studies in Russian Literature and Theory. Num Pages: 464 pages, notes, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2AGR; DNF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810115224
- ISBN
- 9780810115224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.66
€ 113.66
Paperback. A collection of essays that veers from the author's early years as the son of immigrants in Philadelphia to his working life in art, film, music, and poetry. It shows him to be insightful about himself and his work in spite of his protestations against the 'boosterism' of autobiography. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810125162
- ISBN
- 9780810125162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.77
€ 17.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. Gathers some of the author's best essays on the issues that have been closest to her throughout her storied career. Divided into sections on 'Taking Root', 'Poets and Poetry', and 'Country Living', this book reveals the author honing her views within a variety of forms, including speeches, critical essays, and introductions of other writers' work. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810126480
- ISBN
- 9780810126480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.15
€ 23.99
€ 21.15
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSB; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810129658
- ISBN
- 9780810129658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.84
€ 134.84
Paperback. During the 1860s, W.D. Howells was the American consul in Venice. This text is his humorous portrait of the city. He swam in the Grand Canal, dined with the rich and mingled with the humble. Howells tells his story with wit and curiosity. Illustrator(s): Pennell, Joseph. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JH; BGHA; DNF; HBJD; HBLL; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Marlboro Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810160859
- ISBN
- 9780810160859
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.55
€ 17.99
€ 17.55
Hardcover. A collection of essays form Louisa McCord, a 19th-century Southern US conservative intellectual. A supporter of slavery and a believer in the superiority of the white race, she broke the confines of Southern gender roles, supported laissez-faire political economy and abhorred socialism. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813915708
- ISBN
- 9780813915708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.87
€ 104.87
Paperback. First published in 1963 this new edition of Ruskin's writings aims to make his ideas and works accessible to the modern reader. This volume powerfully demonstrates the range and inexhaustible vitality of his prose and provided a reference tool for Victorianists. Series: Victorian Literature and Culture Series. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; DSBF; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 138 x 31. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813917894
- ISBN
- 9780813917894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.82
€ 51.82