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Tamburlaine(2003) MARLOWE, CHRISTOPHERChristopher Marlowe's story of a Scythian shepherd who through using his brutality, lust for power and also his charm becomes a mighty conqueror and the King of Persia.Vezava: Mehka17,81 €
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Beggar's Opera and Polly(2013) GAY, JOHNWith The Beggar's Opera (1728), Gay invented the ballad opera. It is here published for the first time with its sequel, Polly, in which Macheath and Polly Peachum are transplanted to the West Indies. Together the plays offer a scathing and ebullient portrVezava: Mehka12,61 €
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Little Order(2000) WAUGH, EVELYNExplores the author's Oxford youth, his unexpected conversion, his literary enthusiasms (from P G Wodehouse to Graham Greene) and the perils of basing fictional characters on real people.Vezava: Mehka14,01 €
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Crime Fiction(2005) SCAGGS, JOHNProvides a lively introduction to what is both a wide-ranging and hugely popular literary genre. Accessible and clear, this comprehensive overview is the essential guide for all those studying crime fiction.Vezava: Mehka43,33 €
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Heinemann Poetry Bookshelf: Keats Selected Poems and Letters(1995) GITTINGS, ROBERTThe books in this A Level poetry series contain a glossary and notes on each page. The approach encourages students to develop their own responses to the poems, and an A Level Chief Examiner offers exam tips. This text contains poems and letters by KeatsVezava: Mehka42,41 €
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Iliad(1999) HOMEROne of the epics in Western literature, "The Iliad" recounts the story of the Trojan wars. In his introduction, the author observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignVezava: Mehka23,82 €
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Mighty Dead(2015) NICOLSON, ADAMLonglisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) ‘A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer … There’s something that hits the mark on every page’ Claire Tomalin, Books of tVezava: Mehka15,41 €
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Cambridge Companion to British Romantic Poetry(2008) MCLANE, MAUREEN N. (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, MASSACHUSETTS)This Companion offers a comprehensive overview and interpretation of Romantic poetry in its literary and historical contexts. Attention is given to the work of less well-known or recently rediscovered authors, alongside some of the greatest poets in the EVezava: Mehka51,32 €
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Connell Guide To Charles Dickens's Great Expectations(2012) SUTHERLAND, JOHN,CONNELL, JOLYONVezava: Mehka12,61 €
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Performativity(2006) LOXLEY, JAMES (UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, UK)Offers an account of critical debates around the idea of performativity. This work also traces the history of the concept through the work of influential theorists. It examines the implications of performativity for fields such as literary and cultural thVezava: Mehka39,71 €
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In the Blood(2007) MOTION, SIR ANDREW'A wonderful read.' Irish Times'Sad, gripping and powerful.' Margaret Drabble'Superbly clear, intimate and evocative.' New York TimesFrom the former poet laureate, Andrew Motion, In the Blood is an unforgettable evocation of family, school and country lifVezava: Mehka15,41 €
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How Fiction Works(2009) WOOD, JAMESForster's Aspects of the Novel and Milan Kundera's The Art of the Novel, How Fiction Works is a study of the main elements of fiction, such as narrative, detail, characterization, dialogue, realism, and style.Vezava: Mehka15,41 €
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Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: King Lear(2000) SEELY, JOHNPart of the "Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare" series, this version of "King Lear" aims to help A Level students understand the text and develop their own insights. It includes notes to bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level, space for students' own annotaVezava: Mehka25,25 €