Literature: history & criticism books

Yuri Lotman's biography of Pushkin is a classic work of Soviet literary scholarship, presenting an image of Russia's...  Read More >>

Provides for the first time an inclusive and detailed view of C. P. Cavafy as a “World poet,” tracing his critical...  Read More >>

Examines the connection between auditory perception and the formation of subjectivity and identity in 20th-century...  Read More >>

A fresh and timely look at Anglo-German relations in English fiction from the Cold War to Brexit.  Read More >>

A study of the origins, nature and role of fantasy literature in early 19th century colonial India, this book explores...  Read More >>

The first book devoted to exploring Marcel Proust’s influence on Irish literature and Irish themes within his work...  Read More >>

An exploration of contemporary re-imaginings of 18th-century narratives, culture, ideas and values across film,...  Read More >>

Argues that lying is fundamental to the survival of the human species, through a series of philosophical, psychological...  Read More >>

Guide to the performance history of Measure for Measure and new critical thinking on the play including its sexual...  Read More >>

A compelling quest to locate a history and poetics of the American sentence, this book uses four stages in the story...  Read More >>

First book-length study of ancient Rome’s second-shortest play, with the most intricate plot that survives from...  Read More >>

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Going against most accounts of Futurism in England, this book unpacks the profound influence of Italian Futurism’s...  Read More >>

A study of homoerotic desire and friendship and between King James VI & I, Queen Anna and his favourites through...  Read More >>

The first interdisciplinary history of vertigo, this book covers medical accounts from antiquity to the present,...  Read More >>

Provides nuanced analyses of modernist engagements with car culture  Read More >>

Addresses the main characters’ thoughts on women and on God  Read More >>

This book uses newly discovered material evidence to explore patterns of book ownership, Latin literacy, and the...  Read More >>

Bringing together intersectional perspectives across disciplines such as the humanities, arts and social sciences,...  Read More >>

The book examines the profound influence of biblical themes on contemporary poetry written in English through the...  Read More >>

Welcome to a thrilling adventure into the heart of Chinese language and culture, especially crafted for young explorers...  Read More >>

Welcome to a thrilling adventure into the heart of Chinese language and culture, especially crafted for young explorers...  Read More >>

Welcome to the thrilling world of ""Difficult Level Chinese Character Brain Games,"" a book crafted especially for...  Read More >>

Welcome to the thrilling world of ""Difficult Level Chinese Character Brain Games,"" a book crafted especially for...  Read More >>

Richly illustrated examination of the relationship between art and literature in English art from Hogarth to Constable....  Read More >>