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  • The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 1

    by Mrs. A. T. Thomson; Philip Wharton ...
    "The Wits and Beaux of Society" is a captivating exploration of the social elite during a vibrant period in history. Authored by Mrs. A. T. Thomson and Philip Wharton, this volume delves into the lives, personalities, and interactions of notable figures in society. Through engaging narratives and vivid character sketches, the authors bring to life the charm and wit of the era, showcasing the ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself

    by Mary Robinson; Mrs. A. T. Thomson; Philip Wharton ...
    "Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself" is a compelling autobiographical account that delves into the life of Mary Robinson, a prominent figure in the late 18th century. Known for her beauty and talent, Robinson was not only a celebrated actress but also a poet and a political activist. Her narrative offers a vivid portrayal of her struggles and triumphs in a male-dominated society, revealing her ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 2

    by Mrs. A. T. Thomson; Philip Wharton ...
    "The Wits and Beaux of Society" is a captivating exploration of the social elite during a vibrant period in history. This volume, authored by Mrs. A. T. Thomson and Philip Wharton, delves into the lives, personalities, and interactions of notable figures who shaped the cultural landscape. Through engaging anecdotes and sharp observations, the authors paint a vivid picture of the salons, gatherings ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Grotesque

    by Philip Thomson ...
    Series series The Critical Idiom Reissued
    First published in 1972, this book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody. The final chapter presents ... Read more

    $76.94 CAD

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  • The Art of Fiction

    by David Lodge ...
    In this entertaining and enlightening collection David Lodge considers the art of fiction under a wide range of headings, drawing on writers as diverse as Henry James, Martin Amis, Jane Austen and James Joyce. Looking at ideas such as the Intrusive Author, Suspense, the Epistolary Novel, Magic Realism and Symbolism, and illustrating each topic with a passage taken from a classic or modern novel, ... Read more

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  • The Walker

    On Finding and Losing Yourself in the Modern City

    by Matthew Beaumont ...
    From Charles Dickens’ London to today’s megacities, a fascinating exploration of what urban walking tells us about modern life—for fans of Rebecca Solnit, Olivia Laing’s The Lonely City, and literary history.“A labyrinthine journey into the literature of walking and thinking,” as seen in the lives and works of Edgar Allan Poe, Virginia Woolf, Ray Bradbury, and other literary greats (Guardian) ... Read more

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  • Virginia Woolf

    The Will to Create as a Woman

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  • An Experiment in Criticism

    by C. S. Lewis ...
    Why do we read literature and how do we judge it? C. S. Lewis's classic An Experiment in Criticism springs from the conviction that literature exists for the joy of the reader and that books should be judged by the kind of reading they invite. He argues that "good reading," like moral action or religious experience, involves surrender to the work in hand and a process of entering fully into the ... Read more

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  • Strong Opinions

    by Vladimir Nabokov ...
    Series series Vintage International
    Strong Opinions offers Nabokov's trenchant, witty, and always engaging views on everything from the Russian Revolution to the correct pronunciation of Lolita. • "First published in 1973, this collection of interviews and essays offers an intriguing insight into one of the most brilliant authors of the 20th century." - The GuardianNabokov ranges over his life, art, education, politics, literature, ... Read more

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  • Art Objects

    Essays on Ecstasy and Effrontery

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    In ten interlocking essays, the acclaimed author of Written on the Body and Art & Lies reveals art as an active force in the world--neither elitist nor remote, available to those who want it and affecting those who don't. Original, personal, and provocative, these essays are not so much a point of view as they are a way of life, revealing "a brilliant and deeply feeling artist at work" (San ... Read more

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  • Suppose a Sentence

    by Brian Dillon ...
    A captivating meditation on the power of the sentence by the author of Essayism, a 2018 New Yorker book of the year.In Suppose a Sentence, Brian Dillon, whom John Banville has called “a literary flâneur in the tradition of Baudelaire and Walter Benjamin,” has written a sequel of sorts to Essayism, turning his attention to the oblique and complex pleasures of the sentence. A series of essays ... Read more

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