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Great Short Books by Kenneth C Davis
This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian, is the perfect gift for busy bibliophiles (BookPage).Experience the joys of literature with this this exciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offer (The New York Times Book Review): a compulsively readable, deeply engaging discussion of great short novels. A journey into fiction designed with our contemporary attention spans in mind, Great Short Books suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels, all under 200 pages--easily readable in a week or less--a fresh approach to a fun, fascinating year of reading. From hard-boiled fiction to magical realism, the 18th century to the present day, Great Short Books spans genres, cultures, countries, and time to present an enchanting and diverse selection of acclaimed and canonical novels. From works in translation like Yu Miri's Tokyo Ueno Station and Marguerite Duras's The Lover to popular, acclaimed authors like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporary--plus a few bestsellers, including Stephen King and Colson Whitehead. Each entry includes the novel's opening lines, a spoiler-free plot summary, a why you should read it section, and suggestions for what to read next. An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide (Booklist), this eclectic collection is a fun and practical book for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their literary IQ--or anyone who wants to find an effortless reentry into reading.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781982180058 |
| ISBN 10 | 1982180056 |
| Title | Great Short Books |
| Author | Kenneth Davis |
| Series | Great Short Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2023-09-19 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |