Literary Criticism - General

Delve into the intricate social fabric of 19th-century Scotland with Robert Cleland's "A Rich Man's Relatives, Volume 2." This classic novel explores the complex relationships and societal expectations surrounding a wealthy man and his extended family. Cleland masterfully portrays the dynamics of class, ambition,...

The Literary News, Volume 6 offers a fascinating snapshot of the literary world in 1885. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary publications, featuring insightful reviews and commentary on a wide range of books. From fiction to non-fiction, poetry to prose, "The Literary...

This article, "The English Review on Dr. Hook's Letter," reprinted from the English Review, no. XI, offers a critical perspective on a letter by the Rev. W.F. Hook, D.D., addressed to the Lord Bishop of St. David's. The letter concerns "The Means of Rendering...

This is Volume 5 of the Complete Works of George Gordon Byron, more commonly known as Lord Byron, one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement. This collection showcases the breadth of Byron's literary talent, capturing his unique voice and perspective on the...

A Catalogue Of Books English Literature And Miscellanea A K, Volume I, compiled by George Watson Cole, offers a meticulously detailed listing of English literary works and assorted texts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume serves as an invaluable resource...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Charles Lever with this meticulously reproduced edition, "Charles Lever's Novels, Volume 23." A prominent figure in 19th-century Irish literature, Lever was celebrated for his lively storytelling and memorable characters. This volume offers a glimpse into the social...

Books Worth Reading is an engaging and insightful guide intended to assist readers in selecting the most valuable and enriching books from the vast landscape of world literature. Originally published in 1899, this essay advocates for prioritizing quality literature and offers an introductory glimpse...

Dive into the rich tapestry of 19th-century thought with "The Miscellaneous Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart, Volume 14." This collection showcases the breadth of Scott's intellect, offering a diverse array of essays and literary critiques. Explore historical perspectives, engage with insightful commentaries, and...

In Lorca's Legacy, Jonathan Mayhew explores multiple aspects of the creative and critical afterlife of Federico García Lorca, the most internationally recognized Spanish poet and playwright of the twentieth century.Author: Jonathan MayhewISBN-10: 1138599077ISBN-13: 9781138599079Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2018Pages: 196Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

In Honor Of Shakespeare: A Dramatic Tribute For The Shakespeare Tercentenary Celebration Of Indiana University (1916) is a book written by William Chauncy Langdon. The book is a tribute to the great playwright William Shakespeare, in celebration of the tercentenary anniversary of his birth....

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Aesthetic Physical Culture: A Self Instructor For All Cultured Circles, And Especially For Oratorical And Dramatic Artists (1883) is a book written by Oskar Guttmann that focuses on the importance of physical culture in the development of a person's overall aesthetic appearance. The book...

The Routledge Companion Literature and the Global South is an invaluable resource for anyone studying and researching global South studies and literature, as well as those interested in world literature, contemporary literature, postcolonialism, decolonizing the curriculum, critical race studies, gender studies, and politics. Author:...

Shedd's collection of literary essays provides a thought-provoking survey of the key literary movements and figures of his era. He offers insightful analyses of the works of Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton, and other major writers, as well as more contemporary authors such as Byron and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This book revolutionizes the 1000-year old tradition that stems from the first commentaries on the Poetics by the Arabic scholars. (No commentary exists from antiquity or Byzantine times.) Starting with those scholars, Aristotle's treatise has always been thought to be about poetic-literary theory, with...

Lost Coast Review is a quarterly intellectual review which includes short stories, book reviews, film reviews, poetry, art, and commentary.Author: Casey Dorman EdISBN-10: 0996292098ISBN-13: 9780996292092Publisher: Avignon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2016Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.23d

There never will be enough words to express the great love for literature, passion for the dramatic arts, and fondness of pen to paper felt by Richard Behrens, the author of this collection of scholarly works. Even though recently embarking on a new path...

The C.S. Lewis Phenomenon names the way in which Lewis's presentations of Christianity in both his fiction and non-fiction depend upon the conventions of the public sphere this study explores three facets of that phenomenon. The first concerns Lewis's accomplishment as a public intellectual....

In the early twentieth century, publicly staged productions of significant historical, political, and religious events became increasingly popular--and increasingly grand--in Ireland. These public pageants, a sort of precursor to today's opening ceremonies at the Olympic games, mobilized huge numbers of citizens to present elaborately...

Finalist, 2016 Society for Midland Authors Award for Biography & MemoirDuring his lifetime, William Gaddis (1922-1998) evaded biographical questions, never read from his work publicly, and didn't allow his photograph to appear on his books. Before his novel J R (1975) won Gaddis the...

John Fowles gained international recognition in 1963 with his first published novel, The Collector, but his labor on what may be his greatest literary undertaking, his journals, commenced over a decade earlier. Fowles, whose works include The Maggot, The French Lieutenant's Woman, and The...

This new collection of critical essays on science fiction and fantasy literature and media features the following pieces: "Slaves of the Death Spiders: Colin Wilson and Existential Science Fiction," "Is There No Balm in Gilead? The Woeful Prophecies of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale,"...

This critical text considers Jack Kerouac as writer-shaman, exploring the content and ecstatic technique of the novels and two experimental volumes that represent critical phases of his development. Thomas Bierowski also examines the reception of Kerouac's work, arguing that his rise and fall reflect...

Shakespeare's plays provide a rich source of genre variation as well as moral or ethical issues that invite deep study. The genre issue often proves the very moral crux where Shakespeare raises the most complex questions. He aimed to build good plays, not simple...

Lost Coast Review is a quarterly intellectual review which includes short stories, book reviews, film reviews, poetry and commentary.Author: Ivan AlexanderISBN-10: 069242203XISBN-13: 9780692422038Publisher: Avignon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/10/2015Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.21d

This book is aimed at intermediate level ESL students. It is a compilation of the author's teaching notes; therefore, it can serve as a textbook for ESL teachers. The book is purposely written and organized in very simple, clear and precise words and structures,...

Author: Dave WeichISBN-10: 0595132456ISBN-13: 9780595132454Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2000Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.14w x 0.65d

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Narrative Innovation and Cultural Rewriting undertakes a systematic study of postmodernism's responses to the polarized ideologies of the postwar period that have held cultures hostage to a confrontation between rival ideologies abroad and a clash between champions of uniformity and disruptive others at home....

Explore the rich tapestry of literature and the transformative power of book clubs through inspiring stories, insightful analyses, and a celebration of authors who shaped our reading culture. Discover how to foster community, enhance lives and further friendships through shared reading experiences.In Our Book...

Author: John LitchenISBN-10: 0648880184ISBN-13: 9780648880189Publisher: YambuLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2023Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d

The impact of decentralisation on the political process in Zimbabwe is the subject of this study. It is based upon the premise that, to the extent that post-independence decentralisation was primarily intended to facilitate the creation of the one-party, socialist state, it has not...

Euclid's Outline of Sex is a Freudian look at the life and works of Euclid." Originally published in 1922.Euclid, often referred to as the "Father of Geometry," was an ancient Greek mathematician who lived around 300 BCE. His most famous work, Elements, is a...

Explore the collected "Works of Samuel Warren", a prominent figure in 19th-century British literature. This compilation offers a comprehensive look into Warren's writings, showcasing his talent for storytelling and his keen observations of Victorian society. Readers will discover a range of works that reflect...

Explore the rich tapestry of literature and the transformative power of book clubs through inspiring stories, insightful analyses, and a celebration of authors who shaped our reading culture. Discover how to foster community, enhance lives and further friendships through shared reading experiences.In Our Book...

"G.K.C. As M.C.: Being a Collection of Thirty-Seven Introductions" is a remarkable anthology that showcases the versatility and wit of G.K. Chesterton. In this volume, one of the twentieth century's most beloved men of letters takes on the role of Master of Ceremonies, providing...

1/2 Journalist is a non-fiction memoir and critical confession that explores the hidden realities of modern journalism through the voice of a self-described "Shallow Careerist." Drawing on the author's personal experience in Saudi journalism, the book examines how opportunism, careerism, wealth-seeking, and ethical compromise...

This book invites you to see your life as part of God's grand narrative-a story He is writing about Himself, with you as the heroine. Every challenge, triumph, and choice you face is not random, but a chapter in a divine hero's journey designed...

A Guest Among Stars collects recent essays by one of the most respected poet-critics of our time. Mark Ford discusses poets and their work, exploring context and settings behind some of the most prominent figures and works of poetry. A Guest Among Stars collects...