The Penguin Classics Book

Name: The Penguin Classics Book
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241320853
Price: 68.0 NZD
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By Henry Eliot

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Summary

The Penguin Classics Book by Henry Eliot offers a comprehensive journey through the renowned Penguin Classics series. This beautifully curated work contains over 500 books, each a tale of great literature accompanied by vivid illustrations, fascinating insights into the stories, and the significance of these enduring works throughout literary history. It's a must-have reference for literary enthusiasts eager to explore the vast landscape of classic literature.
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Format: Hardback

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The Penguin Classics Book

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You might enjoy this book if you're a literary enthusiast with an appreciation for the rich diversity of classic literature. This captivating collection offers insights into works that have shaped our cultural landscape, making it perfect for those who love delving into the history and significance of influential stories throughout the ages.

The Penguin Classics Book

Description

The Penguin Classics Book by Henry Eliot is a complete and wondrous guide to all of the Penguin Classics, curated by the Creative Editor of the series.

Penguin Classics is the largest and best-known classics imprint in the world. From The Epic of Gilgamesh to the poetry of the First World War, and covering all the greatest works of fiction, poetry, drama, history, and philosophy in between, this reader's companion encompasses 500 authors, 1,200 books, and 4,000 years of world literature.

Stuffed full of stories, author biographies, book summaries, and recommendations, and illustrated with thousands of historic Penguin Classic covers, this is an exhilarating and comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to explore and discover the best books ever written.

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The Penguin Classics Book by Henry Eliot is praised for its beautiful design and thoughtful compilation. Reviewers appreciate its smart illustrations featuring original cover artwork. It is described as a fascinating survey of changing literary tastes, making it an ideal gift for bibliophiles and a wonderfully presented reference for book lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241320853

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Particular Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1622g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Henry Eliot is the Creative Editor of Penguin Classics. Before joining Penguin he organized various literary tours, including a mass public pilgrimage for the National Trust (inspired by William Morris), a recreation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales which raised money for the National Literacy Trust, a Lake Poets tour of Cumbria and a quest for the Holy Grail based on Malory's Morte D'Arthur. He is the author of Follow This Thread and Curiocity (with Matt Lloyd-Rose).