18 books like The tenth muse

What to read after The tenth muse — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Confessions of the Critics H. Aram Veeser · 1995 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The Confessions of the Critics shatters a certain silence. Autobiographical criticism has until now skated relatively free from the challenges that usually assail a new literary critical method. It has had this immunity from critique largely because feminists and third-world liberation fighters--such as Alice Walker, Adrienne Rich and Jane Gallop--ushered it to the North American academic… Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

The Gospel of Thomas Marvin W. Meyer · 1992 · 130p · ≈ 4h · Moderate "In this fresh and masterful translation, Marvin Meyer presents one of the world's best-loved sacred texts. Honed over the last twenty years through a dozen versions, Meyer's Thomas promises to remain the definitive translation for decades to come." "Widely regarded by scholars as containing many of the original sayings of Jesus, The Gospel of Thomas was discovered in 1945 among the gnostic texts… Shares: Critique, Criticism

Principles of literary criticism I. A. Richards · 1900 · 298p · ≈ 9h · Challenging please, I can not open this book online . Thank you ,I hope to hear from you soon. alaa Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

A reader's guide to contemporary literary theory Raman Selden · 1985 · ★ 3.7 · 314p · ≈ 10h · Moderate xii, 244p. : 22cm Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

Practical criticism I. A. Richards · 1929 · 390p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Practical Criticism, as conceived by Richards, pays attention to very small units of language in short lyric poems in a way that leads directly to the New Critics' emphasis on 'the poem in itself', and their associated rejection of the analysis of any kind of historical or political context. Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

How to Do Nothing Jenny Odell · 2019 · ★ 3.7 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Nothing is harder to do these days than nothing. But in a world where our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity . . . doing nothing may be our most important form of resistance. So argues artist and critic Jenny Odell in this field guide to doing nothing (at least as capitalism defines it). Odell sees our attention as the most precious—and overdrawn—resource we have. Once we can… Shares: Arts, Art, Essays

The Origins of Biblical Monotheism Mark S Smith · 2001 · 348p · ≈ 11h · Moderate One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism. Shares: Critique, Criticism

Keywords in Western Literary Criticism and Contemporary China Yamin Hu · 2020 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Since the reform and opening up of China in 1978, Western literary criticism has begun to flourish and gain in popularity within the country’s academic literature community. These two volumes meticulously select and examine nine of the most influential keywords from Western literary theory while identifying the intricate historical sources of these terms and analyzing their relevance to other… Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

Modern rhetorical criticism Roderick P. Hart · 1990 · ★ 3.7 · 374p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the analysis of public rhetoric, Modern Rhetorical Criticism teaches readers how to examine and interpret rhetorical situations, ideas, arguments, structure, and style. The text covers a wide range of critical techniques, from cultural and dramatistic analysis to feminist and Marxist approaches. A wealth of original criticism demonstrates how to… Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

Sozialgeschichte der Kunst und Literatur Arnold Hauser · 1951 · ★ 3.8 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate First published in 1951 as Socialgeschichte der Kunst und Literatur, Arnold Hauser's comprehensive work explores the interaction between art and society. Through the detailing of social and historical movements Hauser provides insight into the origins of visual art. Shares: Arts, Art

Textual practice Terence Hawkes · 1987 'Textual Practice contains some of the most path-breaking, adventurous critical writing currently to be found in Britain' - Terry Eagleton, Linacre College, Oxford Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

An Experiment in Criticism C. S. Lewis · 1961 · ★ 4.2 · 142p · ≈ 4h · Moderate "Professor Lewis believed that literature exists above all for the joy of the reader and that books should be judged by the kind of reading they invite. He doubted the use of strictly evaluative criticism, especially its condemnations. Literary criticism is traditionally employed in judging books, and 'bad taste' is thought of as a taste for bad books. Professor Lewis' experiment consists in… Shares: Criticism, Literary Criticism

Textual Practice Terence Hawkes · 1987 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate 'Textual Practice contains some of the most path-breaking, adventurous critical writing currently to be found in Britain' - Terry Eagleton, Linacre College, Oxford Shares: Critique, Criticism, Literary Criticism

Myth, Legend and Custom in the Old Testament Theodor Herzl Gaster · 1911 · 899p · ≈ 29h · Challenging Shares: Critique, Criticism

Arthurian Revival Debra Mancoff · 2014 · 330p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Discrete inquiries into 15 forms of the Arthurian legends produced over the last century explore how they have altered the tradition. They consider works from the US and Europe, and those aimed at popular and elite audiences. The overall conclusion is that the "Arthurian revival" is an ongoing event, and has become multivalent, multinational, and multimedia. Originally published in 1992. Shares: Arts, Literary Criticism

Yet again Sir Max Beerbohm · 1909 · 86p · ≈ 2h · Challenging This book is perfectly adapted and layout for a pleasant reading on a tablet, smartphone or computer. To improve your reading experience, this digital version has been edited and formatted according to the requirements of this platform. Shares: Essays

And Even Now Sir Max Beerbohm · 1920 · 150p · ≈ 5h · Challenging This book is perfectly adapted and layout for a pleasant reading on a tablet, smartphone or computer. To improve your reading experience, this digital version has been edited and formatted according to the requirements of this platform. Shares: Essays

Revolutionist's Handbook and Pocket Companion George Bernard Shaw · 1900 · 58p · ≈ 1h · Challenging The French Revolution overthrew one set of rulers and substituted another with different interests and different views. That is what a general election enables the people to do in England every seven years if they choose. Revolution is therefore a national institution in England; and its advocacy by an Englishman needs no apology. Every man is a revolutionist concerning the thing he understands.… Shares: Essays

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