Julius Caesar is among the best of Shakespeare's historical and political plays. Dealing with events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C... Zobraziť viac
The Amazing Spider-Man. The Incredible Hulk. The Invincible Iron Man. These are just a few of the iconic superheroes to emerge from the mind of Stan Lee. From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts,... Zobraziť viac
Key features of this text: * How to study the text * Author and historical background * General and detailed summaries * Commentary on themes, structure, characters, language and style * Glossaries * Test questions and issues to consider * Essay... Zobraziť viac
Key features of this text: * How to study the text * Author and historical background * General and detailed summaries * Commentary on themes, structure, characters, language and style * Glossaries * Test questions and issues to consider * Essay... Zobraziť viac
"An extensive volume of Barthes's work on film, photography, and visual culture has been overdue. Jean-Michel Rabaté has chosen an apt moment to fill this gap."--Gabriele Schwab, University of California, Irvine"A valuable, exciting, and welcome... Zobraziť viac
From the author of the bestselling memoir Reading Lolita in Tehran comes a powerful and passionate case for the vital role of fiction today.Ten years ago, Azar Nafisi electrified readers with her million-copy bestseller, Reading Lolita in Tehran, which... Zobraziť viac
This comprehensive, user-friendly introduction provides information on Chaucer's life, contexts and works, also outlining major critical views and interpretations from initial publication to the present. Zobraziť viac
Grusin investigates how the establishment of national parks participated in the production of American national identity after the Civil War. Zobraziť viac
In 'Blindness and Insight', de Man examines several critics and finds in their writings a gap between their statements about the nature of literature and the results of their practical criticism. Zobraziť viac
From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's dazzling comedy. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Love's Labour's Lost in performance, takes a... Zobraziť viac
Sometimes they talk all night long. In the still darkness of their cell... Zobraziť viac
In this Text Guide, we've explained everything students need to know to write smashing essays about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - and it's fully up-to-date for all major GCSE English exam... Zobraziť viac
Lost in the raging debate over the validity of social construction is the question of what, precisely, is being constructed. Facts, gender, quarks, reality? Is it a person? An object? An idea? A theory? Each entails a different notion of social... Zobraziť viac
This handsome, affordable paperback edition is based on the original 1854 edition with emendations taken from Thoreau's draft manuscripts, his own markings on page proofs, and notes in his personal copy of the book. Zobraziť viac
This second edition of John Frow's Genre offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the area. Genre is a key means by which we categorize the many forms of literature and culture, but it is also much more than that: in talk and writing, in... Zobraziť viac
From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's much-loved comedy of the battle between the sexes. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Much Ado About... Zobraziť viac
Puffin Classics bring the very best children's stories to a new generation. The world-famous story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London, introduced by the hugely popular children's author, Garth Nix. After Oliver Twist asks... Zobraziť viac
The classic study of alienation, creativity and the modern mind'Excitingly written, with a sense of revelation' GUARDIAN Zobraziť viac
Takes the reader on an eye-opening journey and argues that speech, not evolution, is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements. Zobraziť viac
A young woman's spirit endures hardship, seeking dignity and freedom. Her life transforms with a mysterious employer, but secrets threaten her happiness. A powerful tale of injustice, restraint, and passion. Zobraziť viac
