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This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are crisp and unmarked, and the book remains tight, square, and well-preserved.

This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Educated Imagination by Northrop Frye is a collection of essays based on his lectures for the 1962 CBC Massey Lectures series. It explores the importance of literature and imagination in human life, education, and culture. Frye, one of the most influential literary critics of the 20th century, argues for the vital role of literature in shaping how we perceive the world and ourselves. The book is often used as an introductory text in literary studies and is celebrated for its clarity and insight. Frye's accessible style makes complex ideas about literature and its role in society approachable for both scholars and general readers.

This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and black lettering on the spine of the book. Beautiful Untrue Things: Forging Oscar Wilde's Extraordinary Afterlife is a scholarly work by Gregory Mackie, first published in 2019 by the University of Toronto Press. Through meticulous research, Mackie sheds light on the paradoxical relationship between authenticity and forgery, illustrating how these beautiful untrue things have influenced the perception of Wilde's work and legacy. Beautiful Untrue Things has been praised for its insightful analysis and engaging narrative, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in Oscar Wilde, literary forgery, and the dynamics of authorial identity.

This like-new first American edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and red lettering on the spine of the book. On Literature by Umberto Eco is a collection of essays in which the renowned Italian author and semiotician reflects on the nature and role of literature. This work offers a deep dive into Eco’s thoughts on a variety of literary topics, ranging from the classics of world literature to modern narratives and the changing landscape of reading and writing. The English translation of On Literature by Umberto Eco, published by Harcourt in 2004, was completed by Martin McLaughlin. McLaughlin is a distinguished scholar and translator, known for his expertise in Italian literature. His translation of On Literature has been praised for its clarity and fidelity to Eco's original essays.