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30-Second Literature : The 50 Most Important Forms, Genres and Styles, Each Explained in Half a Minute by Ella Berthoud (2020, Hardcover)

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PublisherIvy Press, T.H.E.

ISBN-101782408444

ISBN-139781782408444

eBay Product ID (ePID)16038657839

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Book Title30-Second Literature : The 50 Most Important Forms, Genres and Styles, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Books & Reading, Subjects & Themes / General

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreLiterary Criticism, Literary Collections

AuthorElla Berthoud

Book Series30 sec. Ser.

FormatHardcover

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Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.1 in

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Table Of ContentIntroduction History of Literature GLOSSARY The oral tradition Early literature Sanskrit literature Medieval literature Early modern literature Modern literature Profile: Hilda Doolittle Modernist literature Postcolonial literature The Novel GLOSSARY The birth of the novel Epistolary novel Historical novel Science fiction Crime Profile: Fyodor Dostoevsky Horror Utopia/Dystopia Fantasy Romance Graphic novel Young adult LGBTQ+ Literary Prose GLOSSARY Short story Diary Autobiography & memoir Profile: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Philosophical works Religious texts Poetry GLOSSARY Epic poem Free verse Sonnet Ode Profile: Hafez Ballad Haiku Ghazal Drama GLOSSARY Tragedy Comedy Profile: Aristophanes Melodrama Theater of the absurd Passion play Political play Literary Devices GLOSSARY Irony Allegory Profile: Jorge Luis Borges Symbolism Anthropomorphism Personification Foreshadow & flashback Literary Styles GLOSSARY Narrative voice Realism Profile: Ali Smith Satire Gothic Postmodernism Stream of consciousness Appendices Resources Notes on contributors Index Acknowledgements

SynopsisWhether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover: The History of Literature - from Sanskrit to Modernism The Novel - in all its glorious genres Literary Prose - non-fiction from diaries to philosophies Poetry - from the sonnet to the haiku Drama - interesting theatrical forms and genres Literary Devices - the techniques authors use in their works Literary Styles - the features and history of different styles of writing Each topic is summarized in 300 words and contains a small bibliography for you to expand your bookworm horizons. You can also brush up on literary terms ahead of that book-club meeting, as each chapter features its own glossary . Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of key literary figures that have impacted one of our most beloved hobbies. Literature is not just any written work; it is work that has stood the test of time, that is most widely thought to be of lasting merit. Just how particular books are elevated to literary status, reflects the values and judgements of society and mirrors the development of civilisation. This book is a broad overview of the multitude of voices used to describe our human experience. If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology, 30-Second Numbers or any of the other title sin the 30 Second series!, 30-second Literature encapsulates the key genres, forms, movements, styles, and devices of literature from around the world and from the start of civilisation., 30-second Literature encapsulates the key genres, forms, movements, styles, and devices of literature from around the world and from the start of civilisation. Whether youre looking for a new author or genre to explore, this book provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. This introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover: The History of Literature - from Sanskrit to Modernism The Novel - in all its glorious genres Literary Prose - non-fiction from diaries to philosophies Poetry - from the sonnet to the haiku Drama - interesting theatrical forms and genres Literary Devices - the techniques authors use in their works Literary Styles - the features and history of different styles of writing Each topic is summarized in 300 words and contains a small bibliography for you to expand your bookworm horizons. You can also brush up on literary terms ahead of that book-club meeting, as each chapter features its own glossary. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of key literary figures that have impacted one of our most beloved hobbies. Literature is not just any written work; it is work that has stood the test of time, that is most widely thought to be of lasting merit. Just how particular books are elevated to literary status, reflects the values and judgements of society and mirrors the development of civilisation. This book is a broad overview of the multitude of voices used to describe our human experience.