A little history of literature
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New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, [2013].
ISBN
9780300186857, 0300186851
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vii, 275 pages ; 23 cm
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Adult Nonfiction - Public Shelving
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Published
New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780300186857, 0300186851
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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 humor 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.'
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sutherland, J. (2013). A little history of literature . Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sutherland, John, 1938-. 2013. A Little History of Literature. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sutherland, John, 1938-. A Little History of Literature Yale University Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sutherland, John. A Little History of Literature Yale University Press, 2013.
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