A Glossary of Literary Terms

First published over fifty years ago, A GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS remains an essential resource for all serious students of literature. Now fully updated to reflect the latest scholarship on recent and rapidly evolving critical theories, the new contains a complete glossary of essential literary terms presented as a series of engaging, beautifully crafted, essays that explore the terms, place …

Bu, Tidak Ada Teman Menangis Malam Ini

Bu, aku berusaha tidak hancur dihantam hidup meski sesekali rasanya hampir redup. Aku terus melawan pada dunia ini meski banyak tangis yang kusimpan sendiri. Meski dalam malam yang sepi aku mengeluh padamu lagi. Maaf untuk hal-hal yang masih gagal. Untuk pertarungan-pertarungan yang belum aku menangkan. Untuk semua kekalahan yang kadang datang berulang. Aku hanya ingin terus hidup, Bu. Aku hany…

Lebih Senyap dari Bisikan

Buku ini merupakan novel kedua Andina Dwifatma, setelah Semusim dan Semusim Lagi (2013)- pemenang Sayembara Novel Dewan Kesenian Jakarta. Novel ini membuka mata pembaca dengan kisah Amara dan pahit manis kehidupan perempuan dalam menemukan apa yang berharga.

Kita Pergi Hari Ini atau Tempat-Tempat Indah Dalam Mimpi-Mimpi Anak-Anak Baik…

Mi dan Ma dan Mo tidak pernah melihat kucing seperti Nona Gigi. Tentu saja mereka sudah pernah melihat kucing biasa. Tapi Nona Gigi adalah kucing Luar Biasa, kucing yang diluar kebiasaan. Nona Gigi adalah cara lain yang dinantikan oleh Bapak dan Ibu Mo untuk menjaga Mi, Ma, dan Mo ketika keduanya keluar rumah mencari uang. Sebab di kota suara, semua uang yang tersedia di dasar laut sudah diambi…

The Night Watch

Moving back through the 1940s, through air raids, blacked-out streets, illicit partying, and sexual adventure, to end with its beginning in 1941, The Night Watch tells the story of four Londoners—three women and a young man with a past—whose lives, and those of their friends and lovers, connect in tragedy, stunning surprise and exquisite turns, only to change irreversibly in the shadow of a…

Bravo Two Zero

Their mission: To take out the scuds. Eight went out. Five came back. Their story had been closed in secrecy. Until now. They were British Special Forces, trained to be the best. In January 1991 a squad of eight men went behind the Iraqi lines on a top secret mission. It was called Bravo Two Zero. On command was Sergeant Andy McNab. "They are the true unsung heroes of the war." -- Lt. Col. Stev…

Eight Tales Of Terror

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0590411365

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24cm., 196p.

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Forgotten Tales

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0590763717

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22cm., 89p.

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The Raven and the Monkeys Paw

The third in the Modern Library's series of original compilations, The Raven and the Monkey's Paw is a collection of classic tales and poems to engage our fear-seeking senses. The beauty of these stories and poems lies in their readability: ideal for sharing aloud around the campfire or for a quick, thrilling dip . . . under the covers with a flashlight. The writing itself sends as many awe-ins…

The Red Badge of Courage

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0590021176

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23cm., 180p.

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Five Little Pigs : A Hercule Poirot Mystery

Caroline Crale, a beautiful woman, was convicted of poisoning her husband. But, like the nursery rhyme, there were five other potential suspects—each with their own motive. Philip Blake, the stockbroker, who went to market; Meredith Blake, the amateur herbalist, who stayed at home; Elsa Greer, the three-time divorcée, who had her roast beef; Cecilia Williams, the devoted governess, who had n…

Sleepover

A madcap'tween movie comedy between rival chick cliques! It's the summer before high school and Julie and her friends are psyched-sort of. They're all heading to Julie's house for a sleepover bash. It's a pretty uneventful night until Staci--the most popular chick in the most popular clique challenges Julie and her buds to the ultimate dare: an all out scavenger hunt-where winner takes all--…

Oliver Twist

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched…

Goodnight Irene

For thirty-five years the identity of the dismembered woman found under the Las Piernas pier has remained a mystery. What secret did she take to her grave? Southern California reporter Irene Kelly has uncovered a maze of forensic records and confidential files that suggest a motive far more sinister than anyone imagined. The discovery has brought her close to Detective Frank Harriman, and close…

Five Star Billionaire: A Novel

Phoebe is a factory girl who arrives in Shanghai full of hope, only to discover that the job she was promised doesn't exist. Gary, a country boy turned pop star, is spiraling out of control, unable to handle the pressures of fame. Justin has come to Shanghai to expand his family’s real estate empire, but he soon realizes he may not be up to the task. He’s long been infatuated with Yinghui, …

Between the Assassinations

Welcome to Kittur, India, a town of 193,432 people, where only 89 claim to be without religion or caste. In *Between the Assassinations*, Kittur is presented as a remarkable crossroads, where the sharpest minds meet the most corrupt morals, where the ambitious rise while the downtrodden struggle, and where poets and prophets weave the stories of an India rarely explored in modern literature. …

English Literature in Context

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0198314779

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iv, 30cm., 181p.

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TR 809 GUR e

Success in AQA Language & Litetature : for Specification A

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9780198314790

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Success in English Literature : a Practical Guide to Working With Unseen Tex…

A practical guide to working with unseen texts at A Level. Studying unseen texts is essential for all English literature courses - and students often find this the most demanding task. Success in English literature will fully prepare students for their unseen work through developing the skills and confidence needed for success. The book offers: · Advice on close reading · Mini anthologies of …

Exploring Language and Literature

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9780198314578

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Literature : Mastering Prose Drama Poetry the Unseen

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9814088285

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v, 30cm. ; 204p.

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Ada Apa Dengan Cinta : Sebuah Skenario Jujur Prananto

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9789793019062

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xiv, 142p.; 26cm.

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Kalau tak Untung (copy)

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9794070866

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Panggil Aku Kartini Saja

"...Kartini tidak punya massa, apalagi uang. Yang dipunyai Kartini adalah kepekaan dan keprihatinan dan ia tulislah segala-gala perasaannya yang tertekan itu. Dan hasilnya luar biasa, selain melambungkan nama Kartini, suaranya bisa terdengar sampai jauh, bahkan sampai ke negeri asal dan akar segala kehancuran manusia Pribumi..."

Saksi Mata

Novel Saksi Mata adalah kumpulan cerita bersambung yang dipublikasikan di harian Kompas dari 2 November 1997 hingga 2 April 1998. Ceritanya berfokus pada seorang anak laki-laki berusia dua belas tahun bernama Kuntara, seorang pelajar di Kota Surabaya pada masa penjajahan Jepang. Kehidupan Kuntara digambarkan secara rinci dan mengalir, memberikan gambaran yang mendalam tentang suasana pada masa …

Bentrokan Dalam Asrama

Cerita ini adalah sebuah cerita anak muda yang disusun sedemikian rupa, sehingga mudah untuk dibaca maupun untuk dipertunjukkan di atas panggung sebagai sandiwara satu babak. Ceritanya mengisahkan tiga anak muda dalam asrama yang berbeda-beda watak dan tabiatnya, sehingga timbul bentrokan-bentrokan yang seru, tapi yang membikin mereka lebih tegas saling mengerti dan saling kenali.

Keretakan dan Ketegangan

Keretakan dan Ketegangan, karangan Achdiat K. Mihardja, berisi 12 cerita pendek. Setiap cerita memiliki tema dan isi tersendiri. Pada umumnya cerita-cerita tersebut menggambarkan konflik jiwa dalam menghadapi masalah-masalah. Pengarang Achdiat K. Mihardja terkenal dengan romannya Atheis. Tidak berbeda dengan karangan termashur itu, Keretakan dan Ketegangan juga telah berhasil menarik perhati…

Atheis

Roman Atheis highlights a significant development in Indonesian society since the early twentieth century: the shift from traditional to modern lifestyles. This transition has brought about conflicts and clashes between old and new ideologies, particularly in the realms of socio-cultural and political spheres.

The Color Purple

Celebrating its fortieth anniversary, The Color Purple writes a message of healing, forgiveness, self-discovery, and sisterhood to a new generation of readers. An inspiration to authors who continue to give voice to the multidimensionality of Black women’s stories, including Tayari Jones, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, Jesmyn Ward, and more, The Color Purple remains an essential read in conversa…

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole : Aged 13 3/4 (copy)

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ is the first book in Sue Townsend's brilliantly funny Adrian Mole series. Friday January 2nd I felt rotten today. It's my mother's fault for singing 'My Way' at two o'clock in the morning at the top of the stairs. Just my luck to have a mother like her. There is a chance my parents could be alcoholics. Next year I could be in a children's home. Meet Ad…