A comprehensive reference to who wrote what in literature, for quick, confident lookup. This nonfiction guide compiles an extensive index of notable works from ancient to modern times, linking each title to its author and providing concise context. It’s built to help readers understand authorship across a broad range of genres, periods, and languages, without needing to read lengthy introductions.
The book is designed for fast, reliable browsing. Readers can trace a work through its historical backdrop, alternative titles, and the often-tangled web of collaborations and translations that shape literary history. Use it to confirm a creator, explore cross‑references, and discover connections between texts that span centuries.
- Discover who wrote a given work and learn where it fits in literary history.
- See alternative titles and notes that link related editions and translations.
- Browse by author, title, or genre to quickly build background before reading.
- Rely on concise descriptions that help you compare works across eras.
Ideal for students, researchers, and curious readers who want a trusted, at-a-glance guide to literary authorship and reference.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an alphabetical, comprehensive dictionary of noted works of literature, both ancient and modern, providing a synopsis and background of each work as well as an overview of the author, their body of work, and the subject's literary or historical context. It is especially useful to readers looking to gain insight into the history of literature and its most celebrated and influential writings. The author explains the evolution of written works from ancient times to the latter half of the 19th century, and captures the themes and significance of each featured work through detailed and concise summaries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332765553_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332765553
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332765553
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)