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The Literature Book

by DK
Katherine Press
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Exploring more than 100 of the world's most important literary works and the literary geniuses that created them, this book is the perfect introduction to the subject of literature and writing.
The Literature Book features some of the world's most celebrated books, plays, and poetry, including Latin American and African fiction, and best-selling masterpieces from the most renowned authors ever to have lived.
Filled with inspirational quotes, detailed plot summaries and feature boxes bringing the timeless works of literature to life and setting them into their wider social and cultural context. The audiobook 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.
From Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein, The Literature Book, narrated by Katherine Press, is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction.
© 2016 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

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Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780241448564
  • File size: 442121 KB
  • Release date: December 19, 2019
  • Duration: 15:21:05

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780241448564
  • File size: 442183 KB
  • Release date: December 19, 2019
  • Duration: 15:28:08
  • Number of parts: 13

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subjects

Literary Criticism Nonfiction

Languages

English

Exploring more than 100 of the world's most important literary works and the literary geniuses that created them, this book is the perfect introduction to the subject of literature and writing.
The Literature Book features some of the world's most celebrated books, plays, and poetry, including Latin American and African fiction, and best-selling masterpieces from the most renowned authors ever to have lived.
Filled with inspirational quotes, detailed plot summaries and feature boxes bringing the timeless works of literature to life and setting them into their wider social and cultural context. The audiobook 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.
From Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein, The Literature Book, narrated by Katherine Press, is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction.
© 2016 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

Expand title description text
Literary Criticism Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Dorling Kindersley Ltd
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9780241448564
    File size: 442121 KB
    Release date: December 19, 2019
    Duration: 15:21:05

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9780241448564
    File size: 442183 KB
    Release date: December 19, 2019
    Duration: 15:28:08
    Number of parts: 13

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English