Literary reference works books

""A notable editor's survey of the defining novels of the twentieth century""--  Read More >>

A chronological history of the literature of Wales in its two major languages (Welsh and English), this book covers...  Read More >>

Featuring a curated list of over 10,000 fiction and non-fiction titles, this guide is designed for children and...  Read More >>

Some stories couldn’t happen just anywhere or any time. Often the scenery, setting or era is as central to the tale...  Read More >>

A user's guide to the fundamental practice of literary studies, providing context, examples, and practical exercises...  Read More >>

A user's guide to the fundamental practice of literary studies, providing context, examples, and practical exercises...  Read More >>

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This Philosophical Lexicon is an analytical glossary of terms whose understanding is indispensable for the serious...  Read More >>

Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. The theme for Volume 78 is 'Shakespeare's...  Read More >>

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Something is rekindled in the grainy late-night livestreams of the Eras Tour. A fisherman wakes to sing back the...  Read More >>

The Cambridge History of Australian Poetry is the authoritative volume on Australian poetry. It provides multiple...  Read More >>

Who were the women writers that inspired Jane Austen? Why have they all but disappeared from our bookshelves? Rare...  Read More >>

From Ernest Hemingway's perfect hamburger to Beatrix Potter's home-made gingerbread, The Writer's Table presents...  Read More >>

These quotations show that for 2,000+ years AESTHETIC FORM has served as the primary criterion in the reception...  Read More >>

These quotations show that for 2,000+ years AESTHETIC FORM has served as the primary criterion in the reception...  Read More >>

This book is for people who want to learn about mass incarceration. It covers all of the major figures in prison...  Read More >>

This book is for people who want to learn about mass incarceration. It covers all of the major figures in prison...  Read More >>

Provides a comprehensive overview of the essay, with a focus on current debates about the form.  Read More >>

Explores Virginia Woolf as a transnational figure, her composite legacy and her impact in various cultural and political...  Read More >>

The Handbook of Global Oral History inspires oral historians to be more open in their conception of what oral history...  Read More >>

A beautifully illustrated journey through the most beloved classics of children’s literature, spanning more than...  Read More >>

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