Tematika: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 2016.
Ilustrovana verzija: Da
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

London, Velika Britanija 2016. Tvrd povez, ilustrovano, engleski jezik, format 20×24 cm, 352 strane.
Knjiga je, bukvalno, kao nova.



“Books, let’s face it, are better than anything else.” Nick Hornby

Turn the pages of The Literature Book to discover over 100 of the world’s most enthralling reads and the literary geniuses behind them.

Storytelling is as old as humanity itself. Part of the Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The Literature Book introduces you to ancient classics from the Epic of Gilgamesh written 4,000 years ago, as well as the works of Shakespeare, Voltaire, Tolstoy, and more, and 20th-century masterpieces, including Catch-22, Beloved, and On the Road. The perfect reference for your bookshelf, it answers myriad questions such as what is stream of consciousness, who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, and what links the poetry of Wordsworth with that of TS Eliot.

Losing yourself in a great book transports you to another time and place, and The Literature Book sets each title in its social and political context. It helps you appreciate, for example, how Dickens’ Bleak House paints a picture of deprivation in 19th-century England, or how Stalin’s climb to power was the backdrop for George Orwell’s 1984.

With succinct plot summaries, graphics, and inspiring quotations, this is a must-have reference for literature students and the perfect gift for book-lovers everywhere.


Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.



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 visual learners.` — Examiner.com

`Clever and engaging` — Booklist

`[An] attractive 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 Publication

`The content and tone seem well suited as preparatory handouts to high school English classes.` — Library Journal

`The Literature Book tells the stories behind the stories in an engaging manner that will entice even the reluctant reader.` — Voice of Youth Advocates