Jacques Derrida's prolific output has been the delight of philosophers and literary theorists for over twenty years. His influence on the way we read theoretical texts continues to be profound. Zobraziť viac
The 35 original essays in A Companion to Narrative Theory constitute the best available introduction to this vital and contested field of humanistic enquiry. The essays represent all the major critical approaches to narrative - narratological,... Zobraziť viac
Most frequently regarded as a writer of the supernatural, Poe was actually among the most versatile of American authors, writing social satire, comic hoaxes, mystery stories, science fiction, prose poems, literary criticism and theory, and even a play... Zobraziť viac
Compiled together for the first time, here are three plays by Argentine novelist and playwright Manual Puig: the well-known Kiss of the Spider Woman, a sharply provocative tale of love, victimization, and fantasy, and of the friendship that develops... Zobraziť viac
Thousands of documentary and literary texts written on papyri and potsherds, in Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Persian, have transformed our knowledge of many aspects of life in the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds. In The... Zobraziť viac
This fascinating 1916 short guide to the history of the printed book traces the development of printing in Western Europe. Zobraziť viac
First published in 1959. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Zobraziť viac
Now appearing in its third edition, Martin Stephen's classic text and course companion to English literature has been thoroughly revised and updated, taking account of the changes which have occurred in the subject since publication of the second edition. Zobraziť viac
What is narrative? What is distinctive about the great literary narratives? In virtue of what is a narrative fictional or non-fictional? In this important new book Peter Lamarque, one of the leading philosophers of literature at work today, explores... Zobraziť viac
Bal brings a keen visual sense to these studies, as well as an understanding of how literature represents visuality and how the ethics and aesthetics present within museums affect the cultural artifacts displayed. In his engaging commentary, eminent... Zobraziť viac
John Duns Scotus was one of the principal figures in medieval philosophy and theology. Zobraziť viac
Life is sweet for Othello. He is deeply in love with his new wife, Desdemona, and as the Duke's general, he is the most important person in Venice's army. But Othello does not know that his flag-bearer, Iago, hates him and wants revenge... Zobraziť viac
An introduction to how the history of Rome was written in the ancient world, and its impact on later periods. It presents essays by an international team of scholars that aim both to orient non-specialist readers to the important concerns of the Roman... Zobraziť viac
By comparing the four major mythic figures of the modern worldFaust, Don Juan, Don Quixote, and Robinson CrusoeIan Watt traces the origins of their legends and stories along with their resonance and influence on modern literature and society. Zobraziť viac
* The first comprehensive introductory guide to contemporary British fiction from 1979 to the present. * Provides accessible chapters on a broad range of leading British writers, including Salman Rushdie, Jeanette Winterson, Will Self, Pat Barker,... Zobraziť viac
The importance of history has been powerfully reaffirmed in recent years by the appearance of major new authors, pathbreaking works, and fresh interpretations of historical events, trends, and methods. Responding to these developments, Roger Chartier... Zobraziť viac
In its vivid rendering of the savagery lurking within civilization, Othello is arguably the most topical and accessible tragedy from Shakespeare's major phase as a dramatist.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothboun... Zobraziť viac
There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Guardian as 'the most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to... Zobraziť viac
Set in a city torn apart by feuds and gang warfare, Shakespeare's immortal drama tells the story of star-crossed lovers, rival dynasties and bloody revenge. Romeo and Juliet is a hymn to youth and the thrill of forbidden love... Zobraziť viac
Monografie se zaobírá tématem překladu verše ze španělštiny do češtiny na základě komparace verše originálu a verše překladu. Cílem bylo analyzovat Calderónovy polymetrické hry po veršové stránce, srovnat španělské... Zobraziť viac
