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Paperback. Beginning with the late work of Henry James, this book goes on to examine at length Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein, to conclude with the uncanny regionalism of mid-century San Francisco Renaissance poet Jack Spicer, and the deterritorialised aesthetic of Spicer's peer, John Ashbery. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Transatlantic Literatures. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; DSBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748691210
- ISBN
- 9780748691210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.02
€ 31.99
€ 29.02
Hardback. This book attempts to address the paradoxes inherent in international modernism (a literary movement which at once strove to cross borders of nation, language, and tradition yet which at the same time often endorsed nationalist and 'racial' models of identity. Editor(s): Manning, Susan; Taylor, Andrew. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Transatlantic Literatures. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JH; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748625260
- ISBN
- 9780748625260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.81€ 111.49
€ 115.81
€ 111.49
Hardback. Through a close-reading of the work of five prominent American postmodernist writers, this book re-evaluates the role of the past in recent American fiction, outlines the development of the postmodernist historical novel and considers the waning influence of postmodernism in contemporary American literature. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298347
- ISBN
- 9780230298347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.43
€ 64.43
Paperback. Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Series: Cambridge Contexts in Literature. Num Pages: 130 pages, 1 colour book. BIC Classification: 2ABM; 4KH; DSBD; YQE. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521663908
- ISBN
- 9780521663908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.87
€ 62.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 24 color illus. 42 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JJP; DSA; DSB; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 209 x 29. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173382
- ISBN
- 9780691173382
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.20
€ 26.99
€ 20.20
Hardback. Presenting a unique three-dimensional approach to American traditional and contemporary sea literature, Yamashiro shows America's craving for the oceanic using science, literature, and history. Num Pages: 125 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137465665
- ISBN
- 9781137465665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.46
€ 63.46
Hardcover. The rollicking comedies of Plautus, who brilliantly adapted Greek plays for Roman audiences c 205-184 BCE, are the earliest Latin works to survive complete and are cornerstones of the European theatrical tradition from Shakespeare and Moliere to modern times. This title features the 21 of Plautus' extant comedies. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 114 x 33. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674996533
- ISBN
- 9780674996533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.99
€ 32.99
€ 29.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Knight, Franklin W. Translator(s): Hurley, Andrew. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KJW; 3JB; DSBD; DSK; HBJK; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 129
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872206250
- ISBN
- 9780872206250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.70
€ 20.99
€ 16.70
Paperback. Editor(s): Khalidi, Tarif (University of Cambridge American University of Beirut American University of Beirut American University of Beirut). Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; DSB; HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474410793
- ISBN
- 9781474410793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.14
€ 31.99
€ 29.14
Paperback. Editor(s): Salzman, Dr Paul. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 3JB; DQ; DSBD; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199540570
- ISBN
- 9780199540570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.17
€ 15.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. A gorgeous faux leather volume full of exquisite sketches and colourful illustrations of Middle-earth - ideal for the true Tolkien fan. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: DSR; FZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 203 x 26. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Octopus Publishing Group
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753729373
- ISBN
- 9780753729373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.34
€ 21.99
€ 17.34
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Wakefield Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780984115525
- ISBN
- 9780984115525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.16
€ 14.99
€ 13.16
Paperback. The only autobiography by a major Victorian novelist, Trollope's account offers a fascinating insight into his literary life and opinions. This edition shows how he exaggerated to create his compelling narrative, and includes other writings to show how subtle and complex his approach to literature really was. Editor(s): Shrimpton, Nicholas. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; BGLA; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199675296
- ISBN
- 9780199675296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.28
€ 14.99
€ 12.28
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Association for Scottish Literary Studies United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906841034
- ISBN
- 9781906841034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.74
€ 16.99
€ 15.74
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hawas, May. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774167805
- ISBN
- 9789774167805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.26
€ 32.99
€ 29.26
Hardcover. This chronology covers the whole sweep of Evelyn Waugh's varied and eventful life and career, including his numerous friendships, his active social life and his exotic travels. Series: Author Chronologies Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Publisher
- PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333638941
- ISBN
- 9780333638941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.34€ 83.08
€ 134.34
€ 83.08
paperback. C. S. Lewis's wisdom is valuably down-to-earth, refreshing and stimulating in the questions it raises about the experience of reading. Series: Canto Classics. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 214 x 8. Weight in Grams: 228. Series: Canto Classics. 152 pages. C. S. Lewis's wisdom is valuably down-to-earth, refreshing and stimulating in the questions it raises about the experience of reading. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DSB. Dimension: 136 x 214 x 8. Weight: 226.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107604728
- ISBN
- 9781107604728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.36
€ 19.99
€ 18.36
Paperback. Updated guide and answer-book for those using the second edition of Reading Greek. Series: Reading Greek. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CJCR; DSBB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 175 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496. Series: Reading Greek. 280 pages. Updated guide and answer-book for those using the second edition of Reading Greek. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AHA; CJCR; DSBB. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 14. Weight: 562.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521698504
- ISBN
- 9780521698504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.31
€ 35.31
Paperback. A touching, funny play about what happens when you hate your best friend, from the acclaimed writer of "Cock." Num Pages: 69 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 6. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Nick Hern Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848423831
- ISBN
- 9781848423831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.21
€ 14.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Prepares students to read Greek by presenting basic traditional grammar and by introducing Greek written by ancient Greeks, from the first day of study. Num Pages: 392 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CF; DSBB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Second Edition,2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208896
- ISBN
- 9780872208896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.73
€ 53.99
€ 38.73
Paperback. Poetry is the quintessence of Arab culture. In this book, Adonis reinterprets a rich and ancient heritage. He examines the oral tradition of the pre-Islamic poetry of Arabia and the relationship between Arabic poetry and the Qur'an, and between poetry and thought. Translator(s): Cobham, Catherine. Num Pages: 108 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 134 x 9. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Saqi Books
- Number of pages
- 108
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863563317
- ISBN
- 9780863563317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.73
€ 10.73
Paperback. An accessible introduction to Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present. Num Pages: 288 pages, chronology, further reading. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; 2CSR; DS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440. 288 pages, chronology, further reading. An accessible introduction to Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FBXS; 2CSR; DS. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight: 470.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521776578
- ISBN
- 9780521776578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.95
€ 48.95
Hardback. Contemporary American Fiction introduces the work of a range of American authors, all of whom can be said to engage with postmodernism. Num Pages: 272 pages, glossary, index, bibliographies. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748613809
- ISBN
- 9780748613809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.76€ 138.57
€ 144.76
€ 138.57
Paperback. This book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism; it enables students to build a critical framework and write analytically. Michael Ryan offers a thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice covering traditional approaches as well as more recent developments in criticism. Num Pages: 206 pages. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 164 x 12. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 206
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405182829
- ISBN
- 9781405182829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.42
€ 31.99
€ 31.42