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title: "The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained"
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# University-level clarity Comprehensive literary coverage From ancient to modern eras The Literature Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the world of literature—big ideas, simply explained!

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## Key Features

- • **Decode Complex Texts:** Simplifies 18th and 19th-century literature for better understanding and interpretation.
- • **Journey Through Time:** Explore literature from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary works in one volume.
- • **Stay Ahead of the Curve:** Discover lesser-known genres like Southern Ontario Gothic and impress your peers.
- • **Boost Academic Performance:** Trusted by university students to enhance literature module success.
- • **Master the Classics with Ease:** Clear, concise breakdowns of major literary movements for quick mastery.

## Overview

The Literature Book by DK offers a clear, comprehensive overview of major literary movements and classic works spanning from ancient times to today. With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,200 reviews, it’s a trusted resource for students and literature enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of complex texts.

## Description

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Review: Excellent overview - Clear, concise and comprehensive overview of the major literary movements and their associated classic works, all the way from ancient Mesopotamia to today. Very enlightening and entertaining read. I didn't even know "Southern Ontario Gothic" was a thing!
Review: Litature explained simply – great! - This book has particularly helped with my literature modules at university. Reading each section to how literature became popular in many different forms have been quite interesting. Most importantly, this book is fantastic if you struggle to absorb and interpret 18/19th century literature stories when reading or watching them – this book gives a simple, but detailed, description into the stories themselves and helps interpret the certain storyline subject.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0241015464 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 25,949 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 120 in Address Books 4,326 in Social Sciences (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,239) |
| Dimensions  | 20.4 x 2.5 x 24.4 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9780241015469 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0241015469 |
| Item weight  | 1.08 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | DK Big Ideas |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 Mar. 2016 |
| Publisher  | DK |
| Reading age  | 14 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent overview
*by A***R on 16 March 2023*

Clear, concise and comprehensive overview of the major literary movements and their associated classic works, all the way from ancient Mesopotamia to today. Very enlightening and entertaining read. I didn't even know "Southern Ontario Gothic" was a thing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Litature explained simply – great!
*by P***E on 14 June 2019*

This book has particularly helped with my literature modules at university. Reading each section to how literature became popular in many different forms have been quite interesting. Most importantly, this book is fantastic if you struggle to absorb and interpret 18/19th century literature stories when reading or watching them – this book gives a simple, but detailed, description into the stories themselves and helps interpret the certain storyline subject.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great introductory text
*by R***R on 26 April 2025*

‘The Literature Book’ is an introductory guide to world literature. It is split into seven sections: Heroes and Legends (3000 BCE-1300 CE), Renaissance to Enlightenment (1300-1800), Romanticism and the Rise of the Novel (1800-1855), Depicting Real Life (1855-1900), Breaking with Tradition (1900-1945), Post-War Writing (1945-1970), and Contemporary Literature (1970-Present). Each section begins with a timeline of key events and a brief introduction, which are followed by a series of articles on important works from the period, before concluding with short summaries of works recommended for further reading. Each article uses a key work to illustrate a particular movement, theme or style (e.g., The Frame Narrative, French Neoclassicism, The Harlem Renaissance), and includes quotes from the work, an author profile, diagrams to explain core concepts or aspects of the work, a summary of works that came before and after (so as to put the discussed work in context), and a ‘see also’ summary to guide readers to other relevant articles/works included in the book. At the end of the book, there is a glossary of key terms. ‘The Literature Book’ is very much an introductory text, so it focuses on breadth more than depth, but it is a useful reference for readers interested in learning about world literature and it provides a good starting point for further learning. The writing is engaging and easy to follow, making it accessible for beginners, and the use of diagrams and images helps to break up the text, preventing it from becoming dense or daunting. The arrangement of the sections and articles also makes it easy to dip in and out of the book. If you want to learn about world literature, this book is a great place to start. (Though, your TBR list won’t thank you for it!) ⚠️ Mentions and discusses a wide range of topics.

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