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The Rough Guide To Classic Novels

by Rough Guides, Simon Mason
The Rough Guide To Classic Novels - Thryft
The Rough Guide To Classic Novels - Thryft

Ultimate guide to timeless literary treasures.

The Rough Guide To Classic Novels is a must-read for those seeking to explore timeless literary treasures. With comprehensive coverage of some of the world's greatest novels such as 'Don Quixote' and 'Snow', this guide offers recommendations for the best editions and translations for every genre. Its most unique and distinctive feature is that it provides readers with a well-rounded understanding of classic literature by including information on the context in which the novels were written and their historical significance.

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.

The Rough Guide To Classic Novels

by Rough Guides, Simon Mason
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ISBN: 9781843535164
Authors: Rough Guides, Simon Mason
Publisher: Rough Guides
Date of Publication: 2008-06-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 104 readers)

Description

Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.
 

Ultimate guide to timeless literary treasures.

The Rough Guide To Classic Novels is a must-read for those seeking to explore timeless literary treasures. With comprehensive coverage of some of the world's greatest novels such as 'Don Quixote' and 'Snow', this guide offers recommendations for the best editions and translations for every genre. Its most unique and distinctive feature is that it provides readers with a well-rounded understanding of classic literature by including information on the context in which the novels were written and their historical significance.

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.