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The Literature Book Big Ideas Simply Explained

Pages
352
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide explores over 100 landmark works of literature and the lives of their authors. Designed for both beginners and experts, it simplifies complex literary topics with clear explanations, eye-catching graphics, and diagrams. Discover key concepts and influential pieces, from ancient epics to modern classics, presented in an accessible format. It offers a broad overview of poetry, prose, plays, and short stories that shaped the art of writing.

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DK Publishing

DK (formerly Dorling Kindersley) is a British multinational publisher of illustrated reference books for adults and children, founded in London in 1974 by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley and originally operating as a book packager. Its list spans travel, history, geography, science, space, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting, and it publishes in 63 languages. DK is part of Penguin Random House, wholly owned by Bertelsmann since December 2019, and produces licensed titles wit...