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30-Second Literature

by Ella Berthoud
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Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories.
Part of the 30-Second series, 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.

    If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology, 30-Second Numbers or any of the other title sin the 30 Second series!

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    Series: 30 Second Publisher: Ivy Press

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: March 3, 2020

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    • ISBN: 9780711255494
    • Release date: March 3, 2020

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    • ISBN: 9780711255494
    • File size: 29880 KB
    • Release date: March 3, 2020

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    subjects

    Literary Criticism Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories.
    Part of the 30-Second series, 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.

    If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology, 30-Second Numbers or any of the other title sin the 30 Second series!

    Expand title description text
    Literary Criticism Nonfiction