This book which is part of a series sets out to be an introduction to the history of world literature. The author surveys the development of literature from ancient times to the present day, describing some of the major literary forms such as the epic, the novel or the sonnet. The themes and styles of literature are examined with examples from national literatures. Each chapter deals with a different literary form - the novel, poetry, drama and prose writing - as well as the role of the writer in society. The author aims to encourage young readers to explore new areas of literature, to evaluate what they read in books, magazines and newspapers and finally to try writing themselves.
- ISBN10 1852107642
- ISBN13 9781852107642
- Publish Date 30 November 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English