Literary studies: general books

The Element adopts a historical approach to explore the psychological functioning of Cleopatra VII, the last ruler...  Read More >>

The Element adopts a historical approach to explore the psychological functioning of Cleopatra VII, the last ruler...  Read More >>

These letters between Theodore Dreiser, pioneer of literary realism, and the actress and artist Kyra Markham (born...  Read More >>

The book covers Polish literature from Romanticism to the present day to thoroughly rethink the Polish literary...  Read More >>

The Renaissance Courtier as Scholar and Man of Letters explores one of the most fascinating cultural figures of...  Read More >>

Dostoevsky attached introductions to his most challenging narratives, including Notes from the House of the Dead,...  Read More >>

In this book, Paul Contino offers a theological interpretation of Dostoevsky's novel ""The Brothers Karamazov.""...  Read More >>

Aims to probe beyond the perception of 'love and death' as a constant theme of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century...  Read More >>

Explores Dostoevsky's literary career as an extended meditation on the question of """"what is a human being?""""...  Read More >>

Taking advantage of the partial opening of secret police archives in Russia and Romania, Police Aesthetics explores...  Read More >>

On the Horizon of World Literature compares literary texts from asynchronous periods of incipient literary modernity...  Read More >>

This book provides a thorough examination of how both Marina Tsvetaeva and Boris Pasternak perceived Rainer Maria...  Read More >>

A provocative Restoration comedy by William Wycherley, exploring themes of deception and desire in 17th century...  Read More >>

Poor Folk Dostoevsky In 1840s St. Petersburg the ageing copyist Makar Dievushkin is, with various degrees of subtlety,...  Read More >>

Discover Roswitha of Gandersheim's 10th-century Latin plays, inspired by Terence, exploring themes of faith, martyrdom,...  Read More >>

""Petronius"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the decadent and vibrant world of ancient Rome during the 1st century...  Read More >>

""Petronius"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the decadent and vibrant world of ancient Rome during the 1st century...  Read More >>

""The Periodical Essayists of the Eighteenth Century"" is a scholarly exploration of the development and influence...  Read More >>

""The Perfect Courtier - BALDASSARE CASTIGLIONE - His Life and Letters, 1478-1529"" is a comprehensive biographical...  Read More >>

""The Phenomenon of Sherwood Anderson: A Study in American Life & Letters"" is an insightful critical examination...  Read More >>

""Phases of English Poetry"" is a foundational work of literary criticism by the influential poet and critic Herbert...  Read More >>

""The Phenomenon of Sherwood Anderson: A Study in American Life & Letters"" is an insightful critical examination...  Read More >>

""Phases of English Poetry"" is a foundational work of literary criticism by the influential poet and critic Herbert...  Read More >>

""The Perfect Courtier - BALDASSARE CASTIGLIONE - His Life and Letters, 1478-1529"" is a comprehensive biographical...  Read More >>

""The Periodical Essayists of the Eighteenth Century"" is a scholarly exploration of the development and influence...  Read More >>