{"product_id":"be500351941375","title":"30-Second Literature - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: Ella Berthoud\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuality: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: History, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780711254671\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BE500351941375\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages: 160\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n                        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription: The 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute\r\n\r\nWhether 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.\r\n\r\nPart of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover:\r\nThe History of Literature – from Sanskrit to Modernism\r\nThe Novel – in all its glorious genres\r\nLiterary Prose – non-fiction from diaries to philosophies\r\n\r\nPoetry – from the sonnet to the haiku\r\n\r\nDrama – interesting theatrical forms and genres\r\nLiterary Devices – the techniques authors use in their works\r\nLiterary Styles – the features and history of different styles of writing\r\nEach 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.\r\n\r\nIf you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ella Berthoud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50428005220600,"sku":"BE500351941375","price":36.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/8378\/2793\/files\/BE500351941375.jpg?v=1788430560","url":"https:\/\/bookends.ae\/products\/be500351941375","provider":"Online Book Store – Bookends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}