Literary Criticism - General

The Hekhalot literature is a motley collection of textually fluid and often textually corrupt documents in Hebrew and Aramaic which deal with mystical themes pertaining especially to God's throne-chariot (the Merkavah). They were composed between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages, with roots...

Follow the Migliore family as they flee the devastation and corruption of Italy after WWII and seek a better life in far away Argentina. Told in first person as the memories of a 14 year old girl, the adult Julietta recounts in Departing War's...

The Oxford Dickens edition of Pictures from Italy puts the spotlight on Dickens's 'little book' describing his travels through Italy in 1844 and 1845. Throughout, Dickens offers his withering reviews of Italian masterpieces, his staunch criticism of Catholicism in Rome, tempered with a genuine...

This volume is dedicated to Professor Hans Renders, founder of the Biography Institute of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Throughout his academic career, Renders witnessed a reflexive turn in historical research: biographers became more open about the limitations of their sources, and the...

This book examines the development of the classical Arabic maqāma in contemporary Nigeria, underscoring the interplay of tradition and innovation, cultural significance, literary agency and cultural capital. It offers insights into the enduring legacy of the maqāma in central Sudanic Africa.Author: Sulaiman Adewale AlagunfonISBN-10:...

Hildegarde Flanner was a prolific poet celebrated for her unique voice and frank exploration of life and love. This collection includes some of her most powerful and enduring works, and is a testament to her artistry and vision.This work has been selected by scholars...

Polish Literature and Genocide presents the attitude of national literature to the twentieth-century acts of genocide. This volume examines the reflection of the Holocaust and the massacre in Srebrenica in a rich, detailed, and comprehensive way, challenging former ideas. Author: Arkadiusz MorawiecISBN-10: 1032109459ISBN-13: 9781032109459Publisher:...

A genre-bending look into the tropes of Gothic literature. In print for the first time since 1796, The Foresters by Elizabeth Gunning offers an entertaining romp through the many tropes of Gothic literature. She employs these devices to create a compelling story combining the...

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,...

In Joycean Murmoirs, Christine O'Neill, a Zurich Joyce scholar, has drawn Senn out in numerous, wide-ranging interviews about Joyce and his works, the global Joyce community and friends, problems of translation, Joyce and Homer, the Zurich James Joyce Foundation, the intricacies of language and,...

Reputations shift with the generations. Once a best-selling novelist, and remarkably prolific in what was a relatively short life, Walpole has since his death been largely neglected. Between 1909 and his death, Walpole wrote thirty-six novels, five volumes of short stories, plays, and three...

A fair and balanced look at the writing of Robert Anton Wilson and its relationship with the Kaballah, Finnegans Wake, General Semantics, Quantum Mechanics, Ezra Pound, The Wizard of Oz, Aleister Crowley, and a zillion other subjects. Whether you are a newcomer or already...

"The Photoplay-A Psychological Study" is a classic psychology of the arts essay by Hugo Munsterberg that is considered by some to be the first major work of film theory.Author: Hugo MunsterbergISBN-10: 1514206730ISBN-13: 9781514206737Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/04/2015Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.02h x...

The Devil In America: A Dramatic Satire is a book written by R. S. Gladney under the pen name Lacon in 1867. The book is a satirical play that explores the concept of evil and the role of the devil in American society. The...

Each title features: - A complex critical portrait of one of the most influential writers in the world- An introductory essay by Harold Bloom.Author: Harold BloomISBN-10: 0791094316ISBN-13: 9780791094310Publisher: Chelsea House PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2007Pages: 250Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.51h x 6.49w x 0.82d

Presents a collection of contemporary criticism and analysis of the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.Author: Harold BloomISBN-10: 0791085708ISBN-13: 9780791085707Publisher: Chelsea House PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2006Pages: 261Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 9.42h x 6.34w x 0.86d

What makes us the people we are? Culture evidently plays a part, but how large a part? Is culture alone the source of our identities? Some have argued that human nature is the foundation of culture, others that culture is the foundation of human...

In recent years, the rise of fundamentalism and a related turn to religion in the humanities have led to a powerful resurgence of interest in the problem of political theology. In a critique of this contemporary fascination with the theological underpinnings of modern politics,...

Author: Zadie SmithISBN-10: 0593834682ISBN-13: 9780593834688Publisher: Penguin PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2025Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbs

Author: BookbrowseISBN-10: 1967264023ISBN-13: 9781967264025Publisher: Bookbrowse.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2025Pages: 888Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.81d

Artistic, rebellious, and unapologetically intelligent, Bozena Němcov? defied every convention for a woman in mid-nineteenth-century Bohemia: she was active in nationalist politics, she smoked cigars, she took a series of lovers, and she laid bare her ideas and emotions in her letters and stories....

""The Plain of Troy Described, and the Identity of the Ilium of Homer with the New Ilium of Strabo Proved"" is a book written by Charles MacLaren. The book explores the ancient city of Troy and its connection to the epic poem ""The Iliad""...

Although culture is increasingly recognised as a relevant focus of scholarly analysis, the European Union (EU) has not yet been examined as a global cultural power.Addressing this gap, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the multiple arenas through which the EU has emerged...

The first English translation of Jung's landmark lecture on Nerval's hallucinatory memoir In 1945, at the end of the Second World War and after a long illness, C. G. Jung delivered a lecture in Z?rich on the French Romantic poet G?rard de Nerval. The...

G.K. Chesterton "Twelve Types" is an exciting series of biographical writings that study the lives of twelve one of a kind human being. Chesterton, who changed into acknowledged for his cleverness and keen observations, looks at the complex nature of guy and female from...

Explore the rich history of oral tradition in this groundbreaking study. From ancient myths to modern folktales, Deutsch offers new insights into the ways in which stories are passed down through generations and across cultures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This book is a celebration of the unique history and culture of Cork, Ireland. Written by local historian and author D L. Kelleher, it explores the city's vibrant past and its enduring links with the arts, music, and literature. A must-read for anyone interested...

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,...

Offering an ambitious study of the aesthetics of violence across art, literature, film and theatre, this volume brings together traditional German aesthetic and social theory with the modern problem of violence in art. Written in an engaging style, the book includes examples ranging from...

Echoes Of The War By J. M. Barrie Classis Plays Brand New Edition Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea. The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of...

This volume contains detailed and insightful biographies of a number of seminal writers - including John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, George Herbert, and Dr. Robt. Sanderson. This fascinating collection of 'lives' would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and will be...

In this classic and much-loved edition of Marlowe's best-known play, John D. Jump provides the reader with a wealth of introductory and explanatory material. As well as a fascinating chronology of Marlowe's life and works and extensive notes on the text, this edition includes...

Aldous Huxley, author of eleven novels, remains one of the towering figures of the twentieth century, his work resistant to passing fads in literature. This critical biography explores Huxley's lifelong quest for self-actualization by intertwining the events of his life and details of the...

Covering over a century's worth of debate, thinking and writing about literature, this is a unique guide to the lives and works of fifty theorists who have left an indelible mark on literary studies. Featuring theorists such as Judith Butler, Jacques Derrida, Sigmund Freud...

What was published in Naples during the Spanish Vicerealm? How did books, pamphlets, broadsheets and newspapers contribute to the political awareness of the Neapolitan people? To what extent did the authorities engage with this politically-charged literary world? This book aims to answer these questions...

First published in 1951, this book is based on a course of lectures on poetry and prose given at Cambridge University during the long vacations of 1946-1950. A request for lectures of this kind came originally from a group of science students and the...

Author: Isabel HovingISBN-10: 9042010290ISBN-13: 9789042010291Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2003Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.66h x 5.91w x 0.79d

The book begins with rich descriptions of the experience of despair, drawn from real life case studies from the author's clinical practice, and a review of current evidence of suicide prevalence, risk and protective factors. A review of theories about suicide highlights two contemporary...

Explore the fascinating story of Alexander Pope's life and his contributions to literature and society with this critical essay and biographical account. Ruffhead presents a comprehensive look at Pope's life, creative works, and legacy, making this a must-read for fans of literature and history...

For over 100 years, The Book Review Digest has been the go-to resource for librarians, booksellers, and readers looking for reliable book reviews. This comprehensive guide provides excerpts from reviews of fiction and non-fiction works from major newspapers and magazines, making it an invaluable...

This collection of poems showcases some of the greatest works of poetry from the 19th century. Featuring poets such as Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Lord Byron, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of poetry.This work has been selected...

Across humanities disciplines, public scholarship brings academics and community members and organizations together in mutually-beneficial partnership for research, teaching, and programming. This Companion brings together wide-ranging case studies sharing perspectives on this work, grounded in its practice in the United States.Author: Daniel Fisher-LivneISBN-10: 1032163399ISBN-13:...

This book is a fascinating biography of Evert Augustus Duyckinck, a prominent literary critic and editor in 19th-century New York. Duyckinck was a central figure in the American literary scene, and he worked closely with such luminaries as Edgar Allan Poe and Ralph Waldo...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of French art from the Middle Ages to the present day. The author, William Crary Brownell, explores the major movements and artists of French art, including Impressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. The book includes numerous color plates and illustrations,...

Denis Diderot and his fellow encyclopedists were some of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment, producing a monumental work of scholarship that transformed the way people thought about the world. In this classic study, John Morley explores the life and work of Diderot...

Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Japan with this fascinating exploration of Japanese philosophy, aesthetics, and spirituality. Written by Lafcadio Hearn, one of the foremost Western authorities on Japanese culture, this book provides a deep and nuanced understanding of the complex inner world...

This groundbreaking book offers a new cure for consumption, supported by numerous case studies. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

Maurice Maeterlinck, a Belgian dramatist, and poet wrote "The Blue Bird." In order to discover the elusive bluebird of happiness, two kids named Tyltyl and Mytyl are set on a magical journey. A distinct stage of their trip is represented by each of the...

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,...