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30-second literature, the 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute, editor, Ella Berthoud ; contributors, Naomi Frisby [and four others] ; illustrator, Nicky Ackland-Snow

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30-second literature, the 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute, editor, Ella Berthoud ; contributors, Naomi Frisby [and four others] ; illustrator, Nicky Ackland-Snow

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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illustrationsportraits

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index present

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non fiction

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30-second literature

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bibliography

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editor, Ella Berthoud ; contributors, Naomi Frisby [and four others] ; illustrator, Nicky Ackland-Snow

Series statement

30-second

Sub title

the 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute

Summary

"30-second literature" reviews the history, features and stars of literature from around the world, from the oral tradition to the earliest writings of Sanskrit, through novels and theatre, up to modern-day Instapoetry. Swot up on your literary lingo, find a new favourite author or genre, and learn to detect the devices writers use to make us laugh, cry, shiver in fear, and keep us coming back for more. Concise entries, in only 300 words with one picture, make this book the perfect prologue to your journey of literary discovery

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adult

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Thirty-second literature

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