Secondhand Literary Criticism & Poetry Bargain Book Box (17 Books) SP2472

Secondhand Literary Criticism & Poetry Bargain Book Box (17 Books)

This scholarly collection features seventeen secondhand volumes dedicated to English literature, linguistics, and poetry. It includes classic Pelican and Penguin editions, essential reference works on language and usage, and influential literary criticism from figures like F.R. and Q.D. Leavis.

1. Selected Poems by Miroslav Holub A collection from the renowned Czech immunologist and poet, known for his unique ability to blend scientific observation with lyrical poetry.

2. Triple Fugue by Osbert Sitwell A collection of short stories by the English writer and satirist, featuring his characteristic wit and critique of the upper classes.

3. The Century's Poetry 1837-1937: Vol 1 Hood to Hardy compiled by Denys Kilham Roberts A vintage Pelican anthology covering the first half of a century of British poetry, bridging the Victorian era to the early moderns.

4. The Pelican Guide to English Literature: 3 From Donne to Marvell edited by Boris Ford Part of the definitive mid-century guide to English literature, this volume focuses on the Metaphysical poets and the literature of the early 17th century.

5. The Century's Poetry 1837-1937: Vol 2 Bridges to the Present Day compiled by Denys Kilham Roberts The companion volume to the above, covering the later period and the rise of Modernism in British poetry up to the late 1930s.

6. The Sailor's Return by David Garnett A novel by the Bloomsbury Group member, telling the story of a sailor who returns to Dorset with an African wife, exploring themes of prejudice and rural life.

7. Joseph Conrad: Nostromo (Penguin Critical Studies) by Cedric Watts A critical analysis of Conrad's complex political novel, offering students and readers a deeper understanding of its themes and structure.

8. A Choice of Pope's Verse selected by Peter Porter Australian poet Peter Porter selects and introduces the best works of Alexander Pope, the master of the heroic couplet and 18th-century satire.

9. A Dictionary of Modern English Usage by H.W. Fowler The classic Oxford reference guide to style, grammar, and usage. Fowler's witty and prescriptive advice has guided writers for generations.

10. The Pelican Guide to English Literature: 4 From Dryden to Johnson edited by Boris Ford This volume of the series covers the "Augustan Age" of English literature, examining the works of Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Samuel Johnson.

11. A Short History of English Literature by Sir Ifor Evans A concise yet comprehensive overview of the development of English literature from Beowulf to T.S. Eliot.

12. The Pelican Book of English Prose: Vol 3 Eighteenth-Century Prose 1700-1780 edited by D.W. Jefferson An anthology highlighting the Golden Age of English prose, featuring essays, letters, and fiction from the 18th century.

13. A Charm of Words by Eric Partridge A delightful collection of essays on etymology, slang, and the eccentricities of the English language by the famous lexicographer.

14. The Oxford Dictionary of New Words A fascinating snapshot of language evolution, cataloging the "new" words that entered the lexicon in the late 20th century (e.g., "twigloo", "aga saga").

15. On Philology edited by Jan Ziolkowski A collection of scholarly essays exploring the history and future of philology—the study of language in written historical sources.

16. Collected Essays: 1 The Englishness of the English Novel by Q.D. Leavis Volume one of the collected essays of literary critic Q.D. Leavis, focusing on the distinct character and tradition of the English novel.

17. New Bearings in English Poetry by F.R. Leavis A seminal work of literary criticism that championed T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and Gerard Manley Hopkins, reshaping the canon of modern poetry.