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Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Literature in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Literature Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Literature, with:
- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on major literary works
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding
The Literature Book is the perfect introduction to masterpieces from the world's greatest authors, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and literature students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 100 articles exploring landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time.
Your Literature Questions, Simply Explained
From the Iliad to The Great Gatsby, embark on a fascinating, graphic-led journey through the greatest works of poetry and prose. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the fictional masterpieces of our time and the literary geniuses behind them, The Literature Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. From Modernism to Shakespearean, Realism to Romanticism, discover the literary movements through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries.
The Big Ideas Series
With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Literature Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Industry Reviews
"Clever and engaging" -- Booklist
"[An] attractive presentation..." -- Booklist
"[T]his book takes you through a whirlwind tour of literature through the ages...quick 'n' dirty summaries of the books you maybe never got around to reading." -- RedEye, a Chicago Tribune Publication
"The content and tone seem well suited as preparatory handouts to high school English classes." -- Library Journal
"The Literature Book tells the stories behind the stories in an engaging manner that will entice even the reluctant reader." -- Voice of Youth Advocates
ISBN: 9781465429889
ISBN-10: 1465429883
Series: DK Big Ideas
Published: 1st March 2016
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: DK PUB INC
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 20 x 3.5
Weight (kg): 1.14
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