30-Second Literature : The 50 Most Important Forms, Genres and Styles, Each Explained in Half a Minute
Author: Ella Berthoud
ISBN: 9781782408444
RM54.90
Publisher,Ivy Press
Publication Date,
Format, Hardcover
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No. of Pages, 160
Each topic is simply summarised 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, perfect for beginners, new students, and lifelong lovers of Literature.
