James joyce: a very short introduction, Maccabe, Colin (distinguished Professor Of English And Film, University Of Pittsburgh)

Автор: Wells Stanley
Название: William Shakespeare: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198718624 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198718628
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: In this new offering from Stanley Wells comes an exploration of one of the world`s greatest dramatists: William Shakespeare. Written with enthusiasm and flair, Wells looks at both the world Shakespeare lived in and all of his major works, to show how and why he continues to be so influential and important to society today.

Автор: Warner, Marina
Название: Fairy Tale: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019953215X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199532155
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Описание: Marina Warner guides us through the rich world of fairy tale, from Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel to Snow White and Pan`s Labyrinth. Exploring pervasive themes of folklore, myth, the supernatural, imagination, and fantasy, Warner highlights the impact of the genre on human understanding, history, and culture.

Автор: Jonathan Bate
Название: English Literature: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199569266 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199569267
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Описание: English Literature: A Very Short Introduction discusses why literature matters, how narrative works, and what is distinctly English about English literature. Jonathan Bate considers how we determine the content of the field, and looks at the three major kinds of imaginative literature - English poetry, English drama and The English novel.

Автор: Gloag Oliver
Название: Albert Camus: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198792972 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198792970
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: Albert Camus is one of the best known philosophers of the twentieth century, as well as a widely read novelist. This book contextualises Camus in his troubled and conflicted times, and analyses the enduring popularity of his major philosophical and literary works in connection with contemporary political, social, and cultural issues.

Автор: Hartley Jenny
Название: Charles Dickens: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198714998 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198714996
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Описание: Jenny Hartley introduces Charles Dickens`s life and works, looking at the vitality of his characters and the energy which surges through his writing. Examining the themes running through his books, she considers the institutions which influenced his work (such as the workhouse) and looks at his critique of nineteenth century society.

Автор: Lee, Hermione
Название: Biography: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199533547 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199533541
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Описание: Biographies are one of the most popular and best-selling of the literary genres. Why do people like them? What does a biography do and how does it work? This Very Short Introduction examines different types of biographies, why certain people and historical events arouse so much interest, and how they are compared with history and fiction.

Автор: Ferber Michael
Название: Romanticism: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019956891X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199568918
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Описание: Michael Ferber considers Romanticism in its time of growth in Western Europe, examining various types of Romantic literature, music, painting, religion, and philosophy. He provides examples and quotations throughout to demonstrate the diverse nature of the movement.

Автор: Sterritt David
Название: Beats: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199796777 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199796779
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Описание: This book offers a concise overview of the social, cultural, and aesthetic sensibilities of the Beat Generation, explaining how their drastic visions and radical styles challenged postwar America`s dominant values in ways that can still be felt in literature, cinema, music, theatre, and the visual arts.

Автор: Bradford, Richard
Название: Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199658781 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199658787
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Описание: Since the mid-19th century crime fiction has been one of the most popular sub-genres of the novel. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Bradford explores its origins and the features that define its varied style. He considers its role in popular culture around the world and considers why its classification as `literature` is still ambiguous.

Автор: Hutchinson, Ben
Название: Comparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198807279 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198807278
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Описание: Considering literature comparatively can help readers realize how much can be learned by looking beyond the horizon of their own cultures, discovering not only more about other literatures, but also about their own. Ben Hutchinson offers a history of comparative literature, placing it at the heart of literary criticism.

Название: Autobiography: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199669244 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199669240
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Описание: Autobiography is one of the most popular of written forms. Laura Marcus defines what autobiographies are, considering their relationship with similar literary forms, and analysing the core themes in autobiographical writing. She also discusses how autobiography offers the most fundamental accounts of what it means to be a self in the world.

Автор: Como James
Название: C. S. Lewis: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198828241 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198828242
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Описание: The writings of C.S. Lewis have a universal appeal. His Chronicles of Narnia are by far the best known, but he was also a prolific literary scholar, essayist, broadcaster, novelist, poet, and Christian apologist. Following the chronology of Lewis`s life, James Como draws out the core themes of his writings, showing how his ideas evolved.