A little history of literature

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Label

A little history of literature

Statement of responsibility

John Sutherland

Creator

• trueSutherland, John, 1938-

Author

• trueSutherland, John, 1938-

Subject

• trueLiterature -- History and criticism
• trueWriting
• trueBooks and reading

Language

eng

Summary

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.' John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, and his infectious passion for books and reading has defined his own life. Now he guides young readers and the grown-ups in their lives on an entertaining journey "through the wardrobe" to a greater awareness of how literature from across the world can transport us and help us to make sense of what it means to be human. Sutherland introduces great classics in his own irresistible way, enlivening his offerings with humour as well as learning: 'Beowulf, ' Shakespeare, 'Don Quixote, ' the Romantics, Dickens, 'Moby Dick, ' 'The Waste Land, ' Woolf, "1984, " and dozens of others. He adds to these a less-expected, personal selection of authors and works, including literature usually considered well below 'serious attention.'

Tone

• trueUpbeat

Writing style

• trueEngaging
• trueAccessible
• trueConversational

Biography type

contains biographical information

Dewey number

809

Illustrations

illuminations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Tertiary/Undergraduate, General

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography