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The Literature Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained
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Featuring plays and poetry from all over the world, including Latin American and African fiction, this book offers a deeper look into the famed fiction of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and more, as in-depth literary criticism and interesting authorial biographies give each work of literature a new meaning.
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Big ideas, simply explained
"Books, let's face it, are better than anything else." - Nick Hornby
Turn the pages of The Literature Book to discover over 100 of the world's most enthralling reads, and the literary geniuses behind them.
Storytelling is as old as humanity itself. Part of the Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The Literature Book introduces you to ancient classics from the Epic of Gilgamesh written 4,000 years ago, as well as the works of Shakespeare, Voltaire, Tolstoy, and more. It also covers 20th-century masterpieces, including Catch-22, Beloved, and On the Road. This is the perfect reference for your bookshelf, answering myriad questions such as what is stream of consciousness, who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, and what links the poetry of Wordsworth with that of TS Eliot.
Losing yourself in a great book transports you to another time and place, and The Literature Book sets each title in its social and political context. It helps you appreciate, for example, how Dickens' Bleak House paints a picture of deprivation in 19th-century England, or how Stalin's climb to power was the backdrop for George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.
With succinct plot summaries, graphics, and inspiring quotations, this is a must-have reference for literature students and the perfect gift for book-lovers everywhere.
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The Literature Book by DK is celebrated for its visually engaging layout and comprehensive approach to world literature. Reviewers appreciate its chronological organisation and the way it covers a breadth of influential works across different cultures and eras, making it an excellent resource for both students and literature enthusiasts. The book's clear writing and thoughtful analysis help readers appreciate the evolution of literary styles and themes over time.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241015469
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 March 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 1138g
Pages: 352
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