Books matching: literary criticism
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Save:'Anatomy of Criticism' by Northrop Frye is a dense and conceptually rich exploration of literary criticism that seeks to systemize the entire process of criticism by incorporating the rigid standards set by the hard sciences. Frye's book delves into the totalizing function of myth and archetype, emphasizing the importance of expanding the critical vision of writer and reader to view literature as a self-contained universe interlocked in genetic, psychological, social, and cultural connections. Despite being a challenging read, the book offers a taxonomic approach to the study of literature, constructing a scaffolding that enables readers to situate works within a four-dimensional schema of modes, symbols, myths, and genres.
THIS BOOK consists of “essays,” in the word’s original sense of a trial or incomplete attempt, on the possibility of a synoptic view of the scope, theory, principles, and techniques of literary critic... - #2
Save:A sprawling, weirdly wonderful classic: part epic adventure, part philosophical fever dream, and all Melville. It's worth the voyage - just be ready for a few whale-sized detours along the way.
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the w... - #3
Save:"Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton is a classic work that covers major movements in literary studies in the 20th century. The book traces the history of literature as an academic discipline, from English Romanticism to postmodernism, providing clear explanations and fair assessments of different literary theories. Eagleton's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex theories understandable for readers interested in contemporary literary criticism. The book delves into various critical theories, including feminist theory, poststructuralism, and Marxist perspectives, offering insights into the cultural implications of literature throughout history.
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Save:A modern classic that brilliantly explores WWI’s profound effects on literature, memory, and the broader psyche - rewarding, challenging, and essential for anyone interested in the cultural legacy of the Great War.
BY MID-DECEMBER, 1914, BRITISH TROOPS HAD BEEN FIGHTING ON THE Continent for over five months. Casualties had been shocking, positions had settled into self-destructive stalemate, and sensitive people... - #5
Save:Wildly clever and endlessly discussable, "Pale Fire" is a dazzling literary labyrinth. A cult favorite for a reason - just don’t expect an easy read, and keep your sense of humor (and a second bookmark) handy!
Pale Fire, a poem in heroic couplets, of nine hundred ninety-nine lines, divided into four cantos, was composed by John Francis Shade (born July 5, 1898, died July 21, 1959) during the last twenty day... A smart, heartfelt blend of literary adventure and memoir - perfect for fans of classics, family sagas, and anyone curious about how ancient stories echo in modern lives.
One January evening a few years ago, just before the beginning of the spring term in which I was going to be teaching an undergraduate seminar on the Odyssey, my father, a retired research scientist w...- #7
Save:A dazzling tour of longing, illusion, and the dark flip side of the American Dream - The Great Gatsby is short, stylish, endlessly discussed, and a classic for good reason. Worth reading at least once, especially if you like your stories with a splash of champagne and an undercurrent of heartbreak.
He didn’t say any more, but we’ve always been unusually communicative in a reserved way, and I understood that he meant a great deal more than that. In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgmen... - #8
Save:'Patriotic Gore' by Edmund Wilson is a comprehensive review of contemporary literature from the Civil War era, spanning 900 pages and covering major and minor historical and literary figures. The book is highly recommended for Civil War enthusiasts as it provides lesser-known details about significant personalities from that period, presenting them as human beings rather than idolizing or demonizing them. Wilson's approach, relying on primary sources like diaries and letters, offers a compelling and insightful view of the Civil War era, shedding light on the social and cultural underpinnings that influenced American literature's evolution during that turbulent period.
This novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe was one of the greatest successes of American publishing history as well as one of the most influential books — immediately influential, at any rate — that have eve... 'Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature' by Erich Auerbach is a comprehensive survey of Western fiction, tracing the evolution of realism in literature from classical works like Homer's 'The Odyssey' to modern novels like Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse'. Auerbach's approach involves closely reading, analyzing, and comparing texts from different literary periods to demonstrate how the structure of language interacts with the structure of thought, emphasizing the importance of style in shaping one's vision of reality. The book delves into the changing worldviews of Western literature over three thousand years, exploring how writers have shaped inchoate reality through their works.
READERS of the Odyssey will remember the well-prepared and touching scene in book 19, when Odysseus has at last come home, the scene in which the old housekeeper Euryclea, who had been his nurse, reco...- #10
Save:Inventive, witty, and thought-provoking - a literary puzzle-box for curious minds, though not everyone’s cup of tea. If you appreciate unconventional novels and musings on books, art, and life, give this one a try!
Six North Africans were playing boules beneath Flaubert’s statue. Clean cracks sounded over the grumble of jammed traffic. With a final, ironic caress from the fingertips, a brown hand dispatched a si...
