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THE LITERATURE BOOK

THE LITERATURE BOOK

DK PUBLISHING

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DK PUBLISHING
Año de edición:
2016
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978-1-4654-2988-9
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A global look at the greatest works of Eastern and Western literature and the themes that unite them, for students and lovers of literature and reading.
"The Literature Book" is a fascinating journey through the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 crystal-clear articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time, whether Ancient Greece, post-classical Europe, or modern-day Korea.
As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, "The Literature Book" uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. Biographies of important authors offer insight into their lives and other writings, and a section on Further Reading details more than 150 additional works to explore.
Discover masterpieces from the world's greatest authors, and explore the context, creative history, and literary traditions that influenced each major work of fiction with "The Literature Book."
Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics, along with straightforward and engaging writing, to make complex subjects easier to understand. These award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.

Review Citations:
Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 120 (EAN 9781465429889, Hardcover)

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