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Paperback. A.T. Hatto's translation conveys the bold exuberance and complexities of 'Parzival', the great German poem on the Holy Grail, while Hatto's foreword examines the genre of medieval Grail Romances. This edition also includes a glossary, an 'Introduction to a Second Reading' and further reading. Translator(s): Hatto, A. T. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DNF; YQF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140443615
ISBN
9780140443615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. Documenting four painful years in the life of German writer Christa Wolf, this volume of essays, letters and diary entries portrays the cultural and political situation in the former German Democratic Republic. An admired writer, Wolf was reviled after the publication of her novel "What Remains". Editor(s): Heurck, Jan Van. Translator(s): Heurck, Jan Van; Heurck, J.V. Num Pages: 324 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPR; BG; DNF; HBG; HBJD; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press Chicago
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226905037
ISBN
9780226905037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.81

Paperback. David Gallop provides a Greek text and a new facing-page translation of the extant fragments of Parmenides' philosophical poem. Translator(s): Gallop, David. Series: Phoenix Presocractic Series. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802069085
ISBN
9780802069085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 34.17

Paperback. Translator(s): Gill, Mary Louise; Ryan, Paul. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
175
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872203280
ISBN
9780872203280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.88

Paperback. Translator(s): King, Brendan. Series: Dedalus European Classics. Num Pages: 190 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; AF; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Dedalus Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903517246
ISBN
9781903517246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.41

Paperback. * Witty, catty and entertaining, Paris Was Yesterday is an insider's guide to the arts scene in Paris between the wars Series: VMC. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844080267
ISBN
9781844080267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.84

Paperback. Translator(s): Varese, Louise. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 133 x 10. Weight in Grams: 146.
Publisher
New Directions
Number of pages
118
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1970
Edition
F First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811200073
ISBN
9780811200073
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.79

Paperback. An account of conversations between the two great intellectuals. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 178. Explorations in Music and Society. 208 pages. An account of conversations between the two great intellectuals. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNF; JFC. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight: 152.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC London
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747563853
ISBN
9780747563853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.19

Paperback. "First Princeton paperback printing, 1989"--T.p. verso. Illustrator(s): Johnson, L.S. Editor(s): Oden, Thomas C. Series: Kierkegaard's Writings. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACSD; DNF; DSBF; HPCF3; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 257.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691020532
ISBN
9780691020532
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.30

paperback. A collection of articles written by Stephen Fry for magazines, newspapers and radio, includes selected wireless essays of Donald Trefusis, the ageing professor of philology brought to life in Fry's novel "The Liar" and the best of Fry's weekly column for the "Daily Telegraph". Num Pages: 480 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Arrow
Condition
New
SKU
9780099457022
ISBN
9780099457022
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.37

Hardcover. This volume shows John Adams to be a determined and resourceful diplomat, unafraid to go beyond the bounds of traditional diplomacy to implement his vision of American foreign policy. Editor(s): Lint, Gregg L.; Ryerson, Richard Alan; Cecere, Anne Decker; Taylor, C. James; Shea, Jennifer; Walker, Celeste; Hogan, Margaret A. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 576 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1389.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674012813
ISBN
9780674012813
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.02
€ 132.14

Hardcover. In this volume, the circumstances and reasoning behind Adams's bold moves in the spring of 1781 are presented in full, showing him to be a determined and resourceful diplomat, unafraid to go beyond the bounds of traditional diplomacy to implement his vision of American foreign policy. Editor(s): Ryerson, Richard Alan; Cecere, Anne Decker; Shea, Jennifer; Taylor, C. James; Walker, Celeste. Series: Adams Papers. Num Pages: 568 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1371.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
568
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674011366
ISBN
9780674011366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.02
€ 132.14

Hardcover. A new chapter in John Adam's diplomatic career opened when the Dutch recognized the United States in April 1782. This volume chronicles Adam's efforts to achieve these objectives. Editor(s): Lint, Gregg L.; Taylor, C. James; Hogan, Margaret A.; Rodrique, Jessie M.; Claffey, Mary T.; Woodward, Hobson. Num Pages: 536 pages, 12halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGHA; DNF; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 248 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674018129
ISBN
9780674018129
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.68
€ 79.62

Paperback. Series: American Lives. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; MMBP; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 263.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
204
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803299917
ISBN
9780803299917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. A collection of immediate relevance and timeless value, ranging from lyrical autobiography to criticism of literature and culture, from humour to political analysis, from delicate evocations of Pamuk's friendship with his daughter Ruya to provocative discussions of Eastern and Western art. Translator(s): Dikbas, Nazim. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; BM; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571327355
ISBN
9780571327355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 209 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 77 x 77 x 15. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811209953
ISBN
9780811209953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.38

Paperback. This authoritative edition was formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Wilde's poetry and prose short stories, plays, critical dialogues and his only novel - to give the essence of his work and thinking. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 42. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199540761
ISBN
9780199540761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko's noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English captors, but his struggle for freedom brings about his destruction. Editor(s): Todd, Janet. Num Pages: 384 pages, notes. BIC Classification: DNF; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140433388
ISBN
9780140433388
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 10.78

Paperback. This is the story of the Orkneymen of Norwegian extraction who established an Earldom of Norway in the Northern Scottish Isles a thousand years ago, and whose descendants held sway over the Hebrides and Northern Mainland of Scotland for several centuries. Translator(s): Palsson, Hermann; Edwards, Paul. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps, index. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Penguin Classics London
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140443837
ISBN
9780140443837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Hardcover. Editor(s): Jacobsen, Eric. Translator(s): Hogel, Christian; Fischer, Peter. Num Pages: 128 pages, facsms. BIC Classification: DNF; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772891446
ISBN
9788772891446
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.28

Paperback. Optatus, Bishop of Milevis in North Africa in the late fourth century, wrote a detailed refutation of Donatist claims to be the one true and righteous church, an ark of purity in a world which was still corrupt despite Constantine's support for Christianity. This title presents the translation of Optatus' work. Series: Translated Texts for Historians. Num Pages: 304 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1HB; 1QDAR; 3D; DNF; HBJD; HBJH; HBLA; HRAM7; HRCC1; HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853237525
ISBN
9780853237525
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.61

Paperback. This unique collection of the writings of Rudolf Klein -- historian, journalist, political scientist and policy analyst -- represents the products of his career as an observer of politics and society over the last four decades. Num Pages: 480 pages, index. BIC Classification: DNF; JHM; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781577181323
ISBN
9781577181323
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.86

Paperback. Presented in a new edition with expanded notes, this genre-defying meditation on the semiotics of late-1920s Weimar culture, composed of 60 short prose pieces that vary wildly in style and theme, offers a fresh opportunity to encounter Walter Benjamin at his most virtuosic and experimental, writing in a vein that anticipates later masterpieces. Editor(s): Jennings, Michael W. Translator(s): Jephcott, Edmund. Num Pages: 98 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBB; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 127. .
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674052291
ISBN
9780674052291
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.48

Paperback. Offers a collection of some of the finest correspondence from the Second World War, this book includes author's original introduction and recounts the courage of the bomber crews, the tragic air-raids and the strangeness of the British, before being sent to Africa and joining a special operations unit off the coast of Italy. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HBG; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141186320
ISBN
9780141186320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.29

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