A Little History of Literature

"An enjoyable account of a lifelong involvement with literature."--John Vukmirovich, Times Literary Supplement

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 Harry Potter. Beloved author, John Sutherland, who has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, guides both young readers and the adults in their lives on an entertaining journey "through the wardrobe" to show how literature from across the world can transport us and help us to make sense of what it means to be human. Along the way he introduces us to a wide range of works, enlivening his offerings with humor as well as learning--from Beowulf and Shakespeare to T. S. Eliot and George Orwell, and from the rude jests of Anglo-Saxon runes to The Da Vinci Code.

For younger readers, Sutherland offers a proper introduction to literature, promising to interest as much as instruct. For more experienced readers, he promises just the same.

Author: John Sutherland
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 09/30/2014
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.65h x 4.93w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780300205312
ISBN10: 0300205317
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Books & Reading
- History | World | General

About the Author
John Sutherland, Lord Northcliffe Professor Emeritus of Modern English Literature, University College London, has taught students at every level and is the author or editor of more than 20 books. He lives in London.