A Little History of Literature, Paperback - John Sutherland

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...

A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in...

DescriptionA vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literatu...

A thrilling journey through 100, 000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art's central role in culture today. "A fresh take on art h...

Publisher: MartelloAuthor(s): Frank McDonaldNumber of pages: 208Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 132 x 198 x 27Cover type: Paperback / softbackRed...

Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the...

DescriptionThe thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around...

E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not ...

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publica...

E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not ...

For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times In an era of ...

A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages How did a land and people of such immen...

Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters. Fa...

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature

Reducere. In these widely praised essays, Calvino reflects on literature as process, the great narrative game in the course of which writer and reader are ch...

Reducere. Mark M. Peyton is a naturalist with multiple advanced degrees; however, he would describe himself as more of a storyteller and teacher. He is an es...

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Exciting early work by the Man Booker-shortlisted author, discussing Herge's hugely popular children's books. McCarthy asks the question: is Tintin...

Bringing his perennially popular course to the page, Yale University Professor Paul H. Fry offers in this welcome book a guided tour of the main tr...

Ground-breaking work of philosophy and Russian Literature: translated into English for the first timePublisher: Verso BooksAuthor(s): Valery Podoro...

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Publisher: Stanford University PressAuthor(s): David SimpsonNumber of pages: 304Collection: Cultural Memory in the PresentPublication date: 2022Dim...

From earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume

This book is both a celebration of the life and career of the eminent literary scholar, critic, and journalist John Sutherland and an extension of ...

Reducere. The century-old Toronto Argonauts, like the rest of the Canadian Football League, seemed to be in shambles in 1991. Then everything changed. The Ar...

Reducere. The Women Who Wrote Their Way Into HistoryA packed timeline of the greatest women writers: From the first recorded writer to current bestsellers, B...

DescriptionWhen The Great Gatsby was first published, in 1925, reviews were mixed. H.L. Mencken called it "no more than a glorified anecdote." L.P....

There is nothing 'little' about the history of Essex! However, this small volume condenses that fascinating, rich history into a collection of stor...

The }Little History{ series condenses the histories of England's regions into the most essential, notable and unusual anecdotes and historical deta...

What are the various atmospheres or moods that the reading of literary works can trigger? Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht has long argued that the function o...

Reissue of this much-loved book, beautifully packaged with new material. A journey through British gardening history - from the stone-age to today.

Reducere. Men over 50 are a demographic that tends to be for forgotten when it comes to health and wellness, but there has been a significant increase in und...

Publisher: CornerstoneAuthor(s): John SutherlandNumber of pages: 560Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 128 x 195 x 41Cover type: Paperback / softbac...

The story of Bristol in one easy-to-read volume!Illustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

A brief yet comprehensive history of Swansea from prehistory to the present dayIllustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

From earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume

From earliest records to the present day, in one easy-to-read volume

From earliest records to the present day, in one easy-to-read volume

From earliest records to the present day, in one easy-to-read volume

"Do we still know how to read a novel?" John Sutherland, Chairman of the 2005 Booker Prize Committee, asks. His answer is an unequivocal, "No." But...

Publisher: Mortons Media GroupAuthor(s): John WhitehouseNumber of pages: 80Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 168 x 239 x 11Cover type: Paperback / ...

A colourful and engaging history of London's East EndIllustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

The story of Philip Larkin's long-term partner Monica Jones based on her never-before-seen letters to the poet.Publisher: Orion Publishing CoAuthor...

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