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352 pages :

illustrations (some colour)
Contents include: Heroes and legends : 3000 BCE-1300 CE -- Renaissance to enlightenment : 1300-1800 -- Romanticism and the rise of the novel : 1800-1855 -- Depicting real life : 1855-1900 -- Breaking with tradition : 1900-1945-- Postwar writing : 1945-1970 -- Contemporary literature : 1970-present.
Summary: From 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.

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