Beginning theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for over two decades. This new and expanded fourth edition continues to offer readers the best single-volume introduction to the field. The... Zobraziť viac
When her mother Celia Paget died, Ariane Bankes inherited a trunk stuffed with letters and diaries belonging to Celia and her twin Mamaine, which charted the remarkable lives of the Paget sisters and their famous friends and lovers. Zobraziť viac
In this brief but highly engaging book Joseph Epstein argues for the primacy of fiction, and specifically of the novel, among all intellectual endeavors that seek to describe the behavior of human beings. Reading superior fiction, he holds, arouses the... Zobraziť viac
A bold and adventurous work of literature that explores the relationship between reading, writing, sex, and death. The first book in Pascal Quignard’s Last Kingdom series, The Roving Shadows can be read as a long meditation on reading and writing that... Zobraziť viac
Newly revised and updated by Megan McDowell, and with a new introduction by Alejandro Zambra: at last, the unabridged, centennial edition of Donoso’s terrifying masterpiece sees the light of day Zobraziť viac
As an orphan, Jane’s childhood is not an easy one, but her independence and strength of character sustain her through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives and a brutal education system. However, her biggest challenge is yet to come... Zobraziť viac
Bronte′s infamous Gothic novel tells the story of orphan Jane, a child of unfortunate circumstances. Raised and treated badly by her aunt and cousins and eventually sent away to a cruel boarding school, it is not until Jane becomes... Zobraziť viac
Challenges the ableism of fairy tales and offers new ways to celebrate the magic of all bodies. Zobraziť viac
Timed for the 200th anniversary of John Keats's death, these intimate essays show why we love Keats still, and why his odes continue to speak powerfully to our own desires. Zobraziť viac
High King Agamemnon faces the most crushing dilemma ofhis life. Kill his beloved eldest daughter? Or forfeit victory in the TrojanWar? A father’s secret plot clashes with a girl’s romantic dreams inthis chilling classic play from AncientGreece. The... Zobraziť viac
Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and... Zobraziť viac
“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”—Los Angeles... Zobraziť viac
Edward III comes to life in a new version by playwright Octavio Solis. Written after England’s victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588, Edward III follows the exploits of King Edward III and his son Edward, the Black Prince of Wales. England... Zobraziť viac
Why am I trying to become what I don’t want to be … when all I want is out there, waiting for me the minute I say I know who I am. Willy Loman is an ageing travelling salesman haunted, driven and yet held back by empty dreams of prosperity and... Zobraziť viac
"Creative writing has become a highly professionalised academic discipline, with popular courses and prestigious degree programmes worldwide. This book is a must for all students and teachers of creative writing, indeed for anyone who aspires to be a... Zobraziť viac
For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired. Zobraziť viac
The third edition of Hamlet offers a completely new introduction to this rich, mysterious play. Supplemented by an updated reading list, extensive illustrations and helpful appendices, this edition features revised commentary notes explicitly designed... Zobraziť viac
What happened when Jane Austen’s heroines and heroes were finally wed? Zobraziť viac
