The Value of James Joyce
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book explores the writings of James Joyce from his early poetry and stories to his final avant-garde work, Finnegans Wake.
The Value of Series
This series delves into the complexities of human psychology and morality, exploring what truly shapes our values and beliefs. Each narrative unfolds intricate ethical dilemmas, compelling readers to confront their own principles. It's a thought-provoking journey that challenges our understanding of right and wrong. Ultimately, this is a collection that resonates long after the final page is turned.
Recommended Reading Order
The Value of Emily Dickinson
- 171 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This is the first compact introduction to Dickinson to focus principally on her poems and why they matter to readers.
The Value of the Novel
- 202 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The Value of the Novel offers a reappraisal of the political and literary value of the novel as a genre.
The Value of Style in Fiction
- 152 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book demonstrates the significance of prose analysis by evaluating the writings of dozens of authors, including Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Don DeLillo, and Toni Morrison. This book will be a key resource for students studying fiction and the novel as well as those in creative writing, prose style and creative non-fiction courses.
The Value of Milton
- 174 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Leading critic John Leonard explores the writings of John Milton from his early poetry to his major prose.
The Value of Herman Melville
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book explores the writings of Herman Melville across his career and examines the distinctive qualities of his style.
The Value of Virginia Woolf
- 139 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The Value of Virginia Woolf explores the writings of Virginia Woolf from her early texts to her inventive novels.