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Sylvan Barnet

    December 1, 1926 – January 11, 2016

    Sylvan Barnet is an American literary critic and Shakespearean scholar whose work delves into the art of writing. His extensive knowledge of Shakespeare is evident in his numerous books and articles, as well as his role as the general editor of the Signet Classics Shakespeare series. Beyond Shakespeare, Barnet also explores the intricacies of Japanese art through occasional essays co-authored with William Burto. His writings offer profound insights into literary works and artistic themes.

    Zen Ink Paintings
    Doctor Faustus
    Eight Great Tragedies
    An Introduction to Literature
    The importance of being earnest
    A Short Guide to Writing About Art
    • A Short Guide to Writing About Art

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.3(33)Add rating

      "A Short Guide to Writing About Art provides you with the tools to effectively articulate ideas about art. You'll analyze drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and architecture, as the text guides you in writing a formal analysis, a research paper, a review of an exhibition, an essay, and more."--

      A Short Guide to Writing About Art
    • Englische Literatur in Reclams Roter Reihe: das ist der englische Originaltext – mit Worterklärungen am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen. »A Trivial Comedy for Serious People« lautet der Untertitel zu Wildes berühmtester und meistgespielter Gesellschaftskomödie, die auch unter dem Namen »Bunbury« bekannt ist. Ein brillantes, doppelbödiges Spiel voller Witz und Charme, nach dem Motto: »In matters of great importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing.« Englische Lektüre: Niveau C1 (GER)

      The importance of being earnest
    • This edition includes 19 new stories, 49 poems and 7 new plays consisting largely of emerging contemporary and multicultural voices, giving students and instructors a range of selections from both new and established writers.

      An Introduction to Literature
    • Eight Great Tragedies

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.9(37)Add rating

      Prometheus Bound, Oedipus the King, Hippolytus, King Lear, Ghosts, Miss Julie, On Bailles Strand, Desire Under the Elms.

      Eight Great Tragedies
    • Doctor Faustus

      Edited and With a Newly Revised Introduction by Sylvan Barnet

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.9(74)Add rating

      Presents the classic drama of a magician's encounter with the demon Mephistopheles and the exchange of his soul for worldly gains, in a new edition of Marlowe's classic play, which also features a history of the play on stage, an updated bibliography, and authoritative commentaries and critical analyses. Reprint.

      Doctor Faustus
    • Zen Ink Paintings

      • 94 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Oversized hardcover in deluxe printed Japanese edition - First Edition/First Printing.

      Zen Ink Paintings
    • "Literature for Composition" offers the finest writing and argument coverage, helpful discussions of the literary elements, compelling case studies, and a diverse array of selections. The book includes complete coverage of the writing process, three chapters devoted to argument, complete chapters on interpretation and evaluation, coverage of the literary elements and the study of visual images, and case studies. The book opens with five chapters devoted to reading, writing, and argument. An entire chapter on critical thinking equips readers with a foundation upon which to study the chapters on the literary forms that follow. An anthology is organized around six engaging themes. Special chapters on visuals and film along with ten case studies offer additional resources. For those interested in the study and composition of literature.

      Literature for Composition