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A Little History of Literature

by John Sutherland
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A Little History of Literature
A Little History of Literature

Enthralling odyssey through literary history.

If you're someone who gets excited about the thought of time-traveling through the world of words, "A Little History of Literature" could be the perfect companion. John Sutherland’s passion is contagious as he leads you on an insightful jaunt from ancient epics to modern masterpieces. It's like a vibrant classroom with a favorite professor who makes every literary era feel current and alive. This book promises to deepen your appreciation for literature's vast landscape and might just reignite your love for reading.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Little History of Literature

by John Sutherland
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ISBN: 9780300205312
Authors: John Sutherland
Publisher: Yale University Press
Date of Publication: 2014-09-30
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: Historical, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 2167 readers)

Description

An enjoyable account of a lifelong involvement with literature. This “little history” takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. Beloved author, John Sutherland, who has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, guides both young readers and the adults in their lives on an entertaining journey “through the wardrobe” to show how literature from across the world can transport us and help us to make sense of what it means to be human. Along the way he introduces us to a wide range of works, enlivening his offerings with humor as well as learning—from Beowulf and Shakespeare to T. S. Eliot and George Orwell, and from the rude jests of Anglo-Saxon runes to The Da Vinci Code. For younger readers, Sutherland offers a proper introduction to literature, promising to interest as much as instruct. For more experienced readers, he promises just the same.
 

Enthralling odyssey through literary history.

If you're someone who gets excited about the thought of time-traveling through the world of words, "A Little History of Literature" could be the perfect companion. John Sutherland’s passion is contagious as he leads you on an insightful jaunt from ancient epics to modern masterpieces. It's like a vibrant classroom with a favorite professor who makes every literary era feel current and alive. This book promises to deepen your appreciation for literature's vast landscape and might just reignite your love for reading.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.