THE STORY OF LITERATURE from Antiquity to the Present

DANIEL ANDERSSON, MARIA LORD, MICHAEL MACAROON, CLARE PEEL, TARA STUBBS

ISBN 10: 3833152583 / ISBN 13: 9783833152580

Published by H. F. Ullmann, Potsdam, Germany, 2010

About this Item

Pictorial boards, no jacket as issued; A clean sound unmarked copy; 216 pages with index & glossary; Illust.throughout with quarter page b/w & colour plates; A brief overview of the story of Western Literature from myths & fables to Salman Rushdie & JK Rowling etc.

Seller Inventory # PARA8440

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE STORY OF LITERATURE from Antiquity to the Present
• Publisher: H. F. Ullmann, Potsdam, Germany
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3833152583
• ISBN 13: 9783833152580
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry, Literature

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Synopsis

The Story of Literature is a chronological depiction of the most important topics in literature, considering the backgrounds and influences of the most famous authors. Featuring over 150 full-colour illustrations with detailed explanations, timelines and maps, along with portraits of prolific writers, poets and playwrights. Each chapter focuses upon a different time period and literary movement, whilst encompassing what are considered to be the greatest works of literature. Each chapter also looks at the cultural influence these literary works and movements had on the countries in which they became prominent. There is also an extensive glossary at the back of the book, usefully explaining the literary terminology used in order to give a broader understanding. An authors' index has also been included for easy reference in this concise format. Considering everything from Origin and Antiquity to the Present Day Experimentation and Mass Market, the Story of Literature is an invaluable guide to this unique art form.