The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

<p>A global look at the greatest works of Eastern and Western literature and the themes that unite them, for students and lovers of literature and reading.</p><p><i>The Literature Book</i> is a fascinating journey through the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 crystal-clear articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time, whether Ancient Greece, post-classical Europe, or modern-day Korea.</p><p>As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, <i>The Literature Book</i> uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. Biographies of important authors offer insight into their lives and other writings, and a section on Further Reading details more than 150 additional works to explore.</p><p>Discover masterpieces from the world's greatest authors, and explore the context, creative history, and literary traditions that influenced each major work of fiction with <i>The Literature Book</i>.</p><p><b>Series Overview:</b> Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.<br><br><br></p>