Literary Criticism Books

Deepen your understanding of literature with these insightful works of literary criticism! Explore different schools of thought, learn to analyze texts on a deeper level, and gain new perspectives on both classic and contemporary works. Essential for literature students, book club enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enhance their reading experience.

Literature books celebrate the art of storytelling and the power of written expression across genres and cultures. Explore classic works that have stood the test of time and contemporary masterpieces pushing the boundaries of literary art. Learn about literary theory, criticism, and the historical and cultural contexts that shape literary movements. Discover diverse voices and perspectives from around the world, expanding your understanding of the human experience. Gain insights into the craft of writing, from poetry and prose to dramatic works. Whether you're a literature student, aspiring writer, or avid reader, these books offer a deeper appreciation of the written word and its ability to illuminate the human condition.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Mark Twain's Weapons of Satire
How to Read a Book

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The Hero with a Thousand FacesBook binding

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Joseph Campbell

Mark Twain's Weapons of SatireBook binding

Mark Twain's Weapons of Satire

Mark Twain, Jim Zwick

How to Read a BookBook binding

How to Read a Book

Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren

A Field Guide to Getting LostBook binding

A Field Guide to Getting Lost

Rebecca Solnit

The Philosophy of CompositionBook binding

The Philosophy of Composition

Edgar Allan Poe

ScreenplayBook binding

Screenplay

Syd Field

StoryBook binding

Story

Robert McKee

A Literary Companion to ScienceBook binding

A Literary Companion to Science

Walter Bruno Gratzer

Frankenstein DreamsBook binding

Frankenstein Dreams

Michael Sims

FiguringBook binding

Figuring

Maria Popova

What We See When We ReadBook binding

What We See When We Read

Peter Mendelsund

The TrialBook binding

The Trial

Franz Kafka

The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo EmersonBook binding

The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Changing My MindBook binding

Changing My Mind

Zadie Smith

1,000 Books to Read Before You DieBook binding

1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

James Mustich

The Vampire in EuropeBook binding

The Vampire in Europe

Montague Summers

Notes on CampBook binding

Notes on Camp

Susan Sontag

The Paris Review Interviews, IIIBook binding

The Paris Review Interviews, III

Philip Gourevitch

Literary MachinesBook binding

Literary Machines

Theodor H. Nelson

Avid ReaderBook binding

Avid Reader

Robert Gottlieb

Both Flesh and NotBook binding

Both Flesh and Not

David Foster Wallace

Masters of the WordBook binding

Masters of the Word

William J. Bernstein

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid TestBook binding

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

Tom Wolfe

Words with PowerBook binding

Words with Power

Northrop Frye

In Bluebeard's CastleBook binding

In Bluebeard's Castle

George Steiner

Tragedy and ComedyBook binding

Tragedy and Comedy

Walter Kerr

The Book of MemoryBook binding

The Book of Memory

Mary Carruthers

Ruthless CriticismBook binding

Ruthless Criticism

William Samuel Solomon, Robert Waterman McChesney