Literary Criticism - General

What if art was not just for pleasure-but for the transformation of society?In What Is Art?, Leo Tolstoy delivers a radical and deeply personal exploration of the meaning and value of art. Written in his later years, this philosophical essay critiques the artistic trends...

A selection of 94 poems by Rob Couteau. Over 40 of these poems were published in 15 different print and online journals between 1985 and 2020."The new work might be quite dark, a recognition of the loss that time inevitably entails, yet he also...

Donald Wesling's leading argument, drawn from a crossover theory of the humanities, has philosophy and literature in a relation of constructive interference. What is common to both disciplines is the attempt to understand the necessary but often forgotten act of perceiving within the embodied...

Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub collaborated on films together from the mid-1960s through the mid-2000s, making formally radical adaptations in several languages of major works of European literature by authors including Franz Kafka, Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich Hölderlin, Pierre Corneille, Arnold Schoenberg, Cesare Pavese, and...

Fifty years ago very few, even of the Kanarese people themselves, had any idea of the range of Kanarese literature, or of the relative age of the books which constitute it. Our present knowledge is the fruit of patient work on the part of...

Ecce Homo by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is an autobiographical work that offers a deep self-analysis as the philosopher reflects on his life, health, and ideas. The book explores his personal struggles with illness and solitude, which played a crucial role in shaping his philosophical...

From Earth to Art presents papers from the 'Early Medieval Plant Studies' symposium, a meeting designed to explore the various disciplines which could help to elucidate the plant-names of Anglo-Saxon England, many of which are not understood. The range of disciplines represented includes landscape...

There existed no English-language scholarly introduction to Marguerite Porete or The Mirror of Simple Souls until now. Current interest in both and the implications her book has on medieval scholarship make a collection such as this companion ideal.Author: Robert StaufferISBN-10: 9004226214ISBN-13: 9789004226210Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

I've written these poems as little messages to be used as words of wisdom to encourage us as we face life's daily challenges. Remember, we are not alone. "LIFE" happens to each of us. Enjoy and be encouraged. Author: Andrea BuffertISBN-10: 1953616909ISBN-13: 9781953616906Publisher: Readersmagnet...

"All Kids go to Heaven" Is a psychological thriller mystery. It is about a displaced family who was helped by a church congregation, two children killed, and their mother arrested for the crime of murder. Jenny, the surviving daughter, is determined that her mother...

"All extraordinary men, who have accomplished great and astonishing actions, have ever been decried by the world as drunken or insane." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in Faust The Works of J.W. von Goethe, Vol. VIII--Faust Vol. II, Clavigo, Egmont, The Wayward Lover, by Johann...

A multigenre investigation of the personal and cultural annals of memory, identity, and spectatorship, both on and off the screen.In exchange for studying what each fraudulent cell looks like under a merciless commercial and commodified lens, viewers enable late-capitalism to run more smoothly by...

The absurdities of contemporary politics and culture are lampooned in this unique and biting novel, composed entirely of media "sound bites." Here are the voices of our time: politicians, reporters, pundits, and voters, all clashing amid a senatorial campaign between a young conservative woman...

Between the covers of this tome lay truly wondrous things. Composed of colors previously unseen and sounds rarely heard, these buds will blossom in your hand. As they do, they will burst into light that will illuminate the darkness. As that light reflects upon...

This in-depth survey examines the wide-ranging critical responses to Stephen King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation. Through scholarly analysis, the book explores the thematic differences between the novel and the film, with discussions on horror, psychological trauma, and the tension between supernatural...

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...

Specimens Of English Dramatic Poets Who Lived About The Time Of Shakespeare is a book written by Charles Lamb. It is a collection of plays and poems by various English writers who were contemporaries of William Shakespeare. The book includes works by John Marston,...

Early twentieth-century Indian novels often depict the harsh material conditions of life under British colonial rule. Even so, these "realist" novels are profoundly imaginative. In this study, Ulka Anjaria challenges the distinction between early twentieth-century social realism and modern-day magical realism, arguing that realism...

This collection of religious poems offers a glimpse into the soul of the author and his deep and abiding faith. Whether expressing praise, gratitude, or supplication, each poem is a testament to the power of spiritual longing and the beauty of the poetic form....

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 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: Frederick John Hoffman,UnknownISBN-10: 0837197139ISBN-13: 9780837197135Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/29/1977Pages: 364Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Author: Charles Irving Glicksberg,UnknownISBN-10: 0837197538ISBN-13: 9780837197531Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/1977Pages: 276Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d

The author recounts his experiences growing up in north central Florida, an area made famous by the author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.Author: J. T. GlissonISBN-10: 0813056012ISBN-13: 9780813056012Publisher: University Press of FloridaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2018Pages: 283Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Fifteen chapters explain every aspect of playwriting, with excerpts from classic and prominent modern works, quotations from noted playwrights, and anecdotes from the author's personal experiences with such masters as Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. Interviews with A.R. Gurney, Lloyd Richards, Connie Congdon, Alfred...

The first in-depth study of its subject, this book seeks to account for a type of modernist film that revolves around bereavement. Identifying the roots of the genre in classical melodrama and horror cinema, and tracing perennial themes and aesthetic devices through to the...

Is there such a thing as a specifically literary discourse, distinguishable from other modes of thought and writing? Is there any way to defend the intuition that a work of literature says something that can't be said in any other way? Drawing on recent...

In this ground breaking work of synthesis, Monika Fludernik combines insights from literary theory and linguistics to provide a challenging new theory of narrative. This book is both an historical survey and theoretical study, with the author drawing on an enormous range of examples...

This major work brings together, for the first time in a single volume, all the recognized sources of Marlowe's dramatic work. Many of the forty-two texts presented here are of outstanding interest in their own right. Together they illuminate the cultural milieu which fostered...

First published in 1971. The intention of Milton's Creation is to provide the student with a simple and direct entry into Paradise Lost. The author is not concerned with taking sides in critical controversy. His aim is to elucidate Milton's primary meanings; this is...

Product information not available.Author: John BuddISBN-10: 0313235155ISBN-13: 9780313235153Publisher: GreenwoodLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/1983Pages: 190Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

The poetry produced by the British poets of the 17th and 18th centuries is considered to be among the best ever written. But many general readers feel intimidated by the language or structure of the poetry, and so tend to shy away from enjoying...

This volume is the first serious attempt to reconstruct Ding Ling's biography during the last few decades of her life. Most Westerners know her as a progressive woman writer who became famous during the May 4 Movement, championed its values in Yan'an and was...

Following on from the success of 'The Speckled People', Hugo Hamilton's new memoir recounts the summer he spent working at a local harbour in Ireland, at a time of tremendous fear and mistrust. Young Hugo longs to be released from the confused identity he...

In an era where organized religion gets a bad, but too-often deserved reputation, Elliott explores secular literature as a means for soul-searching. As a seasoned professor, she shares why these particular books mattered to herself and her students over the years, and how each...

'Charmingly provocative' Observer 'A smorgasbord of delights' Irish Times 'Addictive ... a writer living and thinking his way to the frontiers of human society' The Spectator InAutobibliography, Rob Doyle recounts a year spent rereading fifty-two books - from the Dhammapada and Marcus Aurelius to...

The Sacred Carol exposes Charles Dickens' theft and reworking of A Christmas Carol, while introducing readers to the real American authors-Mathew and Abby Whittier. A meticulous study of Dickens' own handwritten draft has enabled researcher Stephen Sakellarios to decipher the words Dickens scratched out...

In "Delineation Of The Diaspora In America: A Culture Unafraid," author Angelo Quentin takes readers on a compelling journey through the intricate and diverse tapestry of Black culture in America. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, Quentin delves into the experiences, struggles, triumphs, and...

Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, steeped in the learning of his people. But he was also a Roman citizen who widely traveled the Mediterranean basin, and was very knowledgeable of the dominant Greek and Roman culture of his day. These two mighty...

These talks were given in the autumn of 1894 as a course on Advanced English Composition in the Lowell Free Classes, and that they are now printed is largely due to the fact that they were so well received by those who then heard...

A luminous window into Georgian life, The Diary And Letters Of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 invites readers to walk the streets of late 18th-century London through the intimate snapshots of Fanny Burney's world. A compelling blend of epistolary memoir collection and literary diary, it...

A hard-wired look at one fierce page of war that helped shape the Pacific. Across The Reef offers a precise, immersive portrait of Tarawa, where a pivotal amphibious assault tested nerve, strategy, and the mettle of those who fought. Joseph H. Alexander delivers a...

The present volume is the first to address the interrelationship between Goethe's scientific thought and work, his ideas on art and literary oeuvre, and chaos and complexity theories. The eleven studies assembled in it treat one or more elements or aspects of this interrelationship,...

Unlock the secrets of Conrad's salt-laced realm! Discover the meanings of "wearing ship," "kedge anchors," or the perils of "scudding under bare poles." Joseph Conrad's Nautical Terms demystifies 2,000 maritime words and phrases, revealing how Conrad used them to create his legendary narratives. Rich...

Every third year, the members of the International Association for Neo-Latin Studies (IANLS) assemble for a week-long conference. Over the years, this event has evolved into the largest single conference in the field of Neo-Latin studies. The papers presented at these conferences offer, then,...

Essay from the year 2011 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1.2, Durham University, language: English, abstract: The clinical picture of paranoid narcissism and its inherent contradictions provides a particularly useful framework for revisiting Nabokov's work. The premise that...

The year 1968 was turbulent in many ways. Two assassinations of well-known figures had occurred two months apart. The nation had fresh in its memory the same occurrence to the 35th president less than five years earlier. The U.S. and USSR were continuing a...