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Paperback. Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always with affection. This essential anthology for bibliophiles offers a rich selection of musings on the virtues of libraries, books and 'the pleasant smell of paper freshly pressed.' Editor(s): Bodleian Library the. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 33. .
Publisher
The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851242481
ISBN
9781851242481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Hardcover. Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always with affection. This essential anthology for bibliophiles offers a rich selection of musings on the virtues of libraries, books and 'the pleasant smell of paper freshly pressed'. Editor(s): Bodleian Library the. Num Pages: 352 pages, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 654.
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851244188
ISBN
9781851244188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.17

Hardback. Sales of Shakespeare's works are second only to the Bible. In common with the Holy Book, little is known about the writer. In this entertaining but hugely informative book, the reader will discover why Shakespeare himself had to play Lady Macbeth on its first performance, and a great deal more besides. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DSGS; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 139 x 37. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784189907
ISBN
9781784189907
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations plans, portraits. BIC Classification: DSB; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780375706394
ISBN
9780375706394
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 163 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Broadview Press Ltd Canada
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9781554811670
ISBN
9781554811670
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.50

Hardback. In the year of Charlotte's bicentenary, a light-hearted miscellany on all things Bronte. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSK; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 206 x 23. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785781438
ISBN
9781785781438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 7.82

Paperback. This Companion brings together essays on some fifty-four American poets, from Anne Bradstreet to contemporary performance poetry. Editor(s): Richardson, Mark. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 486 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSC; DSRC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 698.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107560789
ISBN
9781107560789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 38.76

Paperback. A fresh and comprehensive account of the literature of France, from medieval romances to twenty-first-century experimental poetry and novels. Editor(s): Lyons, John D. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DSB; DSRC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107665224
ISBN
9781107665224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 32.54

hardcover. This History presents a comprehensive history of Asian American literature, from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present day. Editor(s): Srikanth, Rajini; Song, Min Hyoung. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSR; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1074.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107053953
ISBN
9781107053953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.24

Hardback. Series: Bucknell Studies in Latin American Literature & Theory. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Bucknell University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611481921
ISBN
9781611481921
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.27

Paperback. .
Publisher
SparkNotes
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint, Study Guide
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411469471
ISBN
9781411469471
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.20

Hardback. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSK; DSR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 268 x 188 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1366.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810877245
ISBN
9780810877245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.41

Paperback. How can you create a spark in the minds of children to become truly literate? This dictionary contains definitions of all of the concepts and principles that give meaning to children's and young adult literature. Each term is illustrated by examples from contemporary and classic books and tales. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: DSR; DSY; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781555704247
ISBN
9781555704247
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.04
€ 92.30

Hardback. Editor(s): Slagle, Judith Bailey. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 165 x 34. Weight in Grams: 953.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611471779
ISBN
9781611471779
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.57

Hardback. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; DSRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231146746
ISBN
9780231146746
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.04
€ 78.11

Paperback. A new edition of the bestselling Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature, this wide-ranging, compact guide has been fully revised and updated. In over 5,500 A-Z entries, it covers all aspects of English literature and constitutes an indispensable reference for English students, teachers, and anyone else who loves literature. Editor(s): Birch, Dinah; Hooper, Katy. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 832 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; DSR; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 146 x 49. Weight in Grams: 600.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
832
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199608218
ISBN
9780199608218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. A celebration of 30 years' African-American contributions to children's literature. Photographs and biographies of winning authors and illustrators, colour illustrations from honoured books and interviews with artists and authors provide a wealth of information. Editor(s): Smith, Henrietta M. Num Pages: 160 pages, photographs, biographies, illustrations, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSR; DSY; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 214 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Amer Library Assn
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780838934968
ISBN
9780838934968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 41.72

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
SparkNotes
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781411469488
ISBN
9781411469488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.68

Hardback. The OOcritical poemOO explains a poetry that is self-conscious about its inability to say what it means. This concept underlies and informs the work of eight Latin American poets, spanning three generations: Paz, Huerta, Borges, Juarroz, Pizarnik, Girro, Martinez, and Millan. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 168 x 16. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Bucknell University Press United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611480825
ISBN
9781611480825
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.99

Hardback. The Critical Waltz focuses on the writing, rather than the life, of one of the twentieth century's most famous underappreciate authors. Although Parker (1893-1967) is known as the caustic wit of the Jazz Age, her work embodies a range of sensibilities informed by the twin tensions of modernism and feminism. Editor(s): Pettit, Rhonda S. Num Pages: 379 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 168 x 26. Weight in Grams: 744.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
Number of pages
379
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611472493
ISBN
9781611472493
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.45

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