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The Beetle (Broadview Editions)

Richard Marsh

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The Beetle (1897) tells the story of a fantastical creature, "born of neither god nor man," with supernatural and hypnotic powers, who stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through fin de siècle London in search of vengeance for the defilement of a sacred tomb in Egypt. In imitation of various popular fiction genres of the late nineteenth cent...more

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All Editions	" Mayor of Casterbridge " (New Casebooks) Write the first review.(See your review)
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Read Online All Editions	The Coming Race (Pocket Classics) Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton Write the first review.(See your review)
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Deconstruction - Derrida (Transitions)

Julian Wolfreys

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In this introduction to the work of Jacques Derrida, Julian Wolfreys challenges the notion that what Derrida does can be turned into a theory for literary interpretation. He questions the belief in a critical methodology called "deconstruction" which can be applied to literary texts in a programmatic fashion. Wolfreys introduces the reader to the r...more

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Key Concepts in Literary Theory

Julian Wolfreys

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Here is a source of clearly presented and authoritative definitions of some of the most significant and often difficult to grasp terms and concepts currently used in the study of literary theory. Key Concepts brings together terms from many areas of literary theory, including cultural studies, psychoanalysis, poststructuralism, marxist and feminis...more

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Literary Theories: A Reader and Guide

Julian Wolfreys

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Literary Theories is the first reader and introductory guide in one volume. Divided into 12 sections covering structuralism, feminism, marxism, reader-response theory, psychoanalysis, deconstruction, post-structuralism, postmodernism, new historicism, postcolonialism, gay studies and queer theory, and cultural studies, Literary Theories introduces ...more

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All Editions	Old Story, With a Difference Pickwick's Vision Julian Wolfreys Write the first review.(See your review) Popular Tags: english, irish, scottish, welsh, european, literary criticism english, irish, scottish, welsh , european , literary criticism
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All Editions	Sidney to Milton, 1580-1660 (Transitions) Marion Wynne-Davies Write the first review.(See your review)
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Derrida: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)

Julian Wolfreys

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Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thoro...more

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