501 Great Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to the Giants of Literature - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0764161342 ISBN 13 : 9780764161346

Editeur : B E S Pub Co, 2008

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Présentation de l'éditeur

"501 Great Writers" is a one-stop guide to the men and women who have written the greatest books of all time, from classic fiction to science fiction, and from cutting edge plays to thought-provoking essays. It provides an informal history of the written word, as seen through its leading practitioners, and a critical assessment of their standing in the canon of world literature.Serious students of literature will find a wealth of fascinating information about the authors who have shaped the course of fiction, poetry and philosophical thought over the centuries. Equally, non-specialist readers will find this book an accessible introduction to the greatest writers of all time and are bound to discover more about their favorite writers and their works. Each entry features a comprehensive biography, an assessment of the writer's literary innovations and cultural impact, a bibliography with recommended books highlighted, and fascinating images of the author and their books. This is the most comprehensive single-volume guide to writers and their works on the market. It is compiled by an international team of literary critics, authors, teachers and journalists. It is beautifully illustrated with portraits of writers and photographs of their work. It is the perfect companion to the acclaimed "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die".Also available in the same series: "501 Great Artists" (March 2009).

Biographie de l'auteur

Educated at Toronto and Yale, Julian Patrick, professor of English and Comperative Literature at the University of Toronto, has edited books on Ben Jonson and on literary theory, and has published articles on literature from Shakespeare to Auden and psychoanalysis.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: B E S Pub Co
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764161342
• ISBN 13: 9780764161346
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 639
• Éditeur: Patrick Julian
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible