Joseph Rosenblum

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This Is Shakespeare

Smith wears her learning lightly and writes in an accessible, conversational style, making this an excellent work for those eager to brush up their Shakespeare, forsooth.
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The Life of William Faulkner: Vol. 1: The Past Is Never Dead 1897–1934

Rollyson’s astute analysis makes not only for a good story but also a welcome addition to Faulkner studies.
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Shakespeare in a Divided America: What His Plays Tell Us About Our Past and Future

Chock-full of approachable and engaging critical analyses, this work will pique the curiosity of both Shakespeareans and anyone interested in American culture.

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The Wisdom of the Renaissance

Montaigne wrote that reading is “the best provision I have found for this human journey.” Kellogg’s book is well worth taking along.

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Shakespeare's Library: Unlocking the Greatest Mystery in Literature

Still, an enjoyable excursion into Shakespearean (and non-Shakespearean) booklore.
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Possessed by Memory: The Inward Light of Criticism

A must-read for all who enjoy literature.
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The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped an Age

Enriched with well-chosen color plates and black-and-white illustrations, this is an excellent introduction to Johnson and his world for the novice and a pleasant retelling for the initiated.
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Never a Lovely So Real: The Life and Work of Nelson Algren

Unfortunately, extraneous material overshadows literary analysis in this otherwise well-crafted account, which nicely demonstrates the links between Algren's writings and his adventurous life. [See Prepub Alert, 10/22/18.]
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Macbeth: A Dagger of the Mind

This book is like a curate's egg, with some good places. For larger collections and Shakespeare completists.
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