Little History of Literature

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A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novels

Literature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today's graphic novels. John Sutherland, who has researched, taught and written on the entire glorious span of human literary activity, here guides readers on a journey 'through the looking glass' to show how literature from across the world can transport us, transfix us, and teach us about ourselves.

He introduces key works, from the Epic of Gilgamesh and Shakespeare to T.S. Eliot, George Orwell and Margaret Atwood, and looks afresh at literature's links to power, identity and taste. From the rude jokes within Anglo-Saxon riddles to the guilty pleasures of potboilers and fan fiction, this celebratory guide offers wit, humour and deep learning to all who enjoy literature, and who want to understand it anew.

Little Histories - Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780300283419
Published: April 2025

Number of pages: 288
Width: 127 mm
Height: 197 mm
Depth: 25 mm

Publisher: Yale University Press