Zbirka: Literarne študije
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Comedies of Machiavelli(2007) MACHIAVELLI, NICCOLO,ATKINSON, JAMES B.Features translations of "The Woman From Andros"; "The Mandrake"; and "Clizia", a work inspired by Plautus' "Casin". This work explores English plays whose racy vernacular language, subtle characterisation, and innovative dramatic construction preceded ShVezava: Mehka33,25 € -
Major Political Writings(2021) SHAW, GEORGE BERNARDA new collection of Shaw's major political writings which reflect on his long career and influential role as a public intellectual. These essays reveal significant shifts in his positions and beliefs from the Victorian era to the aftermath of World War IIVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
History of Rome, Volume VIII(2021) LIVYLivy (Titus Livius, 64 or 59 BC–AD 12 or 17), the great Roman historian, presents a vivid narrative of Rome’s rise from the traditional foundation of the city in 753 or 751 BC to 9 BC and illustrates the collective and individual virtues necessary to mainVezava: Trda50,39 € -
Literary Allusion in Harry Potter(2017) GROVES, BEATRICEEach chapter of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter consists of an in-depth discussion of the intersection between Potter and a canonical literary work; a discussion which aims to transform the reader’s understanding of Rowling’s literary achievement as welVezava: Mehka60,81 € -
Staging the Old Faith(2009) BAILEY, REBECCAExamines Caroline theatre as a space where the concerns of the English Roman Catholic community are staged. This title juxtaposes an analysis of Queen Henrietta Maria's performances which showcased to an elite audience her role as defender of English CathVezava: Trda77,52 € -
Ways Of Escape(1999) GREENE, GRAHAMWith superb skill and feeling, Graham Greene retraces the experiences and encounters of his extraordinary life. as if seeking out danger, Greene travelled to Haiti during the nightmare rule of Papa Doc, Vietnam in the last days of the French, Kenya duringVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Chaucer(2020) TURNER, MARIONOne of The Times' Best Literary Non-Fiction Books of 2019 One of the Sunday Times' Best Literary Books of 2019 Finalist for the PROSE Award in Biography and Autobiography, Association of American Publishers One of the Times Literary Supplement's Books ofVezava: Mehka35,55 € -
George Orwell(2018) CRICK, BERNARDThe authoritative biography of George Orwell, written with the cooperation of Orwell's widow. ‘In its thoroughness, and its mastery of a considerable volume of material, this is the definitive biography of Orwell.’ Sunday Times‘It is hardly worth usingVezava: Mehka25,22 € -
Prophets, Publicists, and Parasites(2020) GORDON, ADAMPrint culture expanded significantly in the nineteenth century due to new print technologies and more efficient distribution methods, providing literary critics with an increasing number of venues to publish their work. Adam Gordon embraces the multipliciVezava: Mehka29,93 € -
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Riddles at Work in the Early Medieval Tradition(2020)The first collection devoted solely to early medieval riddles, Riddles at work showcases recent research in this popular, new field. It brings together studies of Old English and Latin riddles, authors at various stages of their careers and a range of appVezava: Trda77,52 € -
Frederic Dannay, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and the Art of the Detective Short Story(2019) BLACKWELL, LAIRD R.This critical study presents the first thorough examination of the role Ellery Queen played in the flourishing of the detective-crime short story, with particular focus on the importance of Frederick Dannay as editor of EQMM and scores of short story anthVezava: Mehka94,34 € -
American Gadfly(2019) GRAY, RONALD R.American cultural historian, literary and social critic and college professor Paul Fussell (1924-2012) wrote and edited 21 books on a wide variety of topics. This book offers a thorough introduction to his writings and thought, constructing an argument foVezava: Mehka84,50 € -
Syphilis in Victorian Literature and Culture(2017) PIETRZAK-FRANGER, MONIKAThis book addresses the evident but unexplored intertwining of visibility and invisibility in the discourses around syphilis. This book is the first large-scale interdisciplinary study of syphilis in late Victorian Britain whose significance lies in its uVezava: Trda156,04 € -
Genius of Shakespeare(2016) BATE, JONATHANAmbitious, exceptionally well informed and immensely engaging . . . Bate writes with unflagging energy, intelligence, with and enthusiasm' Daily TelegraphVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Devil and His Advocates(2021) BUTLER, ERIKAn exploration of the Devil through art, literature, theology and music.Vezava: Trda37,85 € -
Lucan: De Bello Ciuili Book VII(2019)In this book Lucan recounts the decisive victory of Julius Caesar over Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BCE. This edition guides students and scholars through the work and offers generous help with appreciating Lucan's sometimes difficult Latin andVezava: Mehka55,13 € -
Performing Jane(2020) GLOSSON, SARAHJane Austen has resonated with readers across generations like no other writer. More than two hundred years after the publication of Pride and Prejudice, people continue to honour “dear Jane”. In Performing Jane, Sarah Glosson explores this vibrant fandomVezava: Trda75,17 €
