Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Crossover picturebooks Crossover picturebooks Sandra L. Beckett "Although crossover fiction is now recognized as a distinct literary genre and marketing category by critics, publishers, booksellers, writers, and readers, the term "crossover" is generally used in … OL15991549W
Urban space in contemporary Egyptian literature Urban space in contemporary Egyptian literature Mara Naaman "This book is an examination of how the space of the downtown served dual purposes as both a symbol of colonial influence and capital in Egypt, as well as a staging ground for the demonstrations of t… OL16151593W
Atlantic worlds in the long eighteenth century Atlantic worlds in the long eighteenth century Tita Chico,Toni Bowers "Innovative and multidisciplinary, this collection of essays marks out the future of Atlantic Studies, making visible the emphases and purposes now emerging within this vital comparative field. The c… OL16152171W
Sensation and sublimation in Charles Dickens Sensation and sublimation in Charles Dickens Gordon, John "My book sets out to explore three crucial stages in Dickens' ongoing voyage of discovery into what has been called the "hidden springs" of his fiction. The three novels under examination are Oliver … OL16173795W
Minds, bodies, machines, 1770-1930 Minds, bodies, machines, 1770-1930 Deirdre Coleman,Hilary Fraser "It is during the nineteenth-century, the age of machinery, that we begin to witness a sustained exploration of the literal and discursive entanglements of minds, bodies, machines. This book explores… OL16938366W
David Foster Wallace and "The Long Thing" David Foster Wallace and "The Long Thing" Marshall Boswell "Of the twelve books David Foster Wallace published both during his lifetime and posthumously, only three were novels. Nevertheless, Wallace always thought of himself primarily as a novelist. From hi… OL19984297W
Amphitrite the bubbly Amphitrite the bubbly Joan Holub,Suzanne Williams When a mermaid named Amphitrite arrives at Mount Olympus Academy, she finds herself falling for Poseidon, but his quirks may be too much for her. OL20007383W
Ted Hughes Ted Hughes Jonathan Bate "Ted Hughes, Poet Laureate, was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. He was one of Britain's most important poets, his work infused with myth; a love of nature, conservation, and eco… OL20018528W
Orwell Your Orwell Orwell Your Orwell David Ramsay Steele 374 pages ; 24 cm OL20200656W
American sea literature American sea literature Shin Yamashiro "Implementing a never-before-seen approach to sea literature, American Sea Literature: Seascapes, Beach Narratives, and Underwater Explorations explores the role of American maritime activities and t… OL23200205W
Henry Miller Henry Miller James M. Decker "Academic treatments of Henry Miller's works have never been numerous and for many years Miller was not a fashionable writer in literary studies. In fact, there exist only three collections of essays… OL23221731W
Reflecting on The well of loneliness Reflecting on The well of loneliness Rebecca O'Rourke A feminist reading of Radcliffe Hall's international bestseller and her both inspiring and infuriating heroine Stephen Gordon. She includes a fascinating survey of readers' responses to the book. Thi… OL4775827W