The Literature Book (Big Ideas)Product detailsAuthor:DKHardcover: 352 pagesPublisher: DK (1 Mar. 2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0241015464ISBN-13: 978-0241015469Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 2.7 x 23.8 cmBook DescriptionFrom Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein, The Literature Book documents the greatest literature ever written.Featuring over 100 best-selling books, plays and poetry from all over the world, including Latin American and African fiction, The Literature Book encompasses celebrated masterpieces from the most renowned authors to have ever lived. Stunning images and inspirational quotes jump out from the pages, as detailed plot summaries and helpful context bring the timeless works of literature to life. The book also offers a deeper look into the famed fiction of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and more, as in-depth literary criticism and interesting authorial biographies give each work of literature a new meaning.In The Literature Book, the world's most iconic literature and greatest writers come together for a fascinating journey through time that is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction.Review[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beau...The Literature Book (Big Ideas)Product detailsAuthor:DKHardcover: 352 pagesPublisher: DK (1 Mar. 2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0241015464ISBN-13: 978-0241015469Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 2.7 x 23.8 cmBook DescriptionFrom Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein, The Literature Book documents the greatest literature ever written.Featuring over 100 best-selling books, plays and poetry from all over the world, including Latin American and African fiction, The Literature Book encompasses celebrated masterpieces from the most renowned authors to have ever lived. Stunning images and inspirational quotes jump out from the pages, as detailed plot summaries and helpful context bring the timeless works of literature to life. The book also offers a deeper look into the famed fiction of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and more, as in-depth literary criticism and interesting authorial biographies give each work of literature a new meaning.In The Literature Book, the world's most iconic literature and greatest writers come together for a fascinating journey through time that is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction.Review[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visuallearners.——Examiner.comClever and engaging.——Booklistattractive presentation——Booklist[T]his book takes you through a whirlwind tour of literature through the ages quick 'n' dirty summaries of the books you maybe never got around to reading.—— RedEye, a Chicago Tribune PublicationThe content and tone seem well suited as preparatory handouts to high school English classes.—— Library JournalThe Literature Book tells the stories behind the stories in an engaging manner that will entice even the reluctant reader.—— Voice of Youth Advocates(展開)
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