30-Second Literature by Ella Berthoud


ISBN
9781782408444
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
160
Dimensions
180 x 230mm

Whether youre looking for a new author or genre to explore, this book provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. This introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover:
The History of Literature - from Sanskrit to Modernism
The Novel - in all its glorious genres
Literary Prose - non-fiction from diaries to philosophies
Poetry - from the sonnet to the haiku
Drama - interesting theatrical forms and genres
Literary Devices - the techniques authors use in their works
Literary Styles - the features and history of different styles of writing

Each topic is summarized in 300 words and contains a small bibliography for you to expand your bookworm horizons. You can also brush up on literary terms ahead of that book-club meeting, as each chapter features its own glossary. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of key literary figures that have impacted one of our most beloved hobbies. Literature is not just any written work; it is work that has stood the test of time, that is most widely thought to be of lasting merit. Just how particular books are elevated to literary status, reflects the values and judgements of society and mirrors the development of civilisation. This book is a broad overview of the multitude of voices used to describe our human experience.
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