The Literature Book
Chapter Book · 2016

The Literature Book

Part of the Big Ideas Simply Explained series

Explore the world's greatest literary works and their creators through engaging visuals and insights.

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352 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a visual journey through over 100 literary masterpieces, from ancient epics to modern classics. Discover the stories behind iconic works like The Great Gatsby and Nineteen Eighty-Four, and explore the minds of literary giants. With clear explanations and striking graphics, this guide reveals the social and political contexts that shaped these timeless tales. Whether you're a literature student or a curious reader, uncover the secrets of storytelling and the evolution of literary movements in an accessible and captivating format.

From the publisher

Learn about the greatest works of literature, and the lives of those who wrote them in The Literature Book. 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, brilliant 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 a clear layout. From Modernism to Shakespearean, Realism to Romanticism, discover the literary movements through superb 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
352
Audience
Adult
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780241015469

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