‘I read a book one day and my whole life was changed’ ... So
confesses the narrator of Orhan Pamuk’s novel The New Life. But
what can we learn from reading books? Life Lessons from Literature
poses this broad question by examining the works of some of the
greatest writers in history. In it, we can draw wisdom from Charles
Dickens’ views on poverty and wealth; draw comfort from ideas
about love from Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters. Yet books are
about much more than just romance and money. Through careful
examination of over one hundred classic works of world literature,
life lessons are also drawn from themes such as conflict and
oppression, identity and psychology, showing how literature
enriches and informs our understanding of ourselves and the wider
world around us. From Brazil to Japan, the Americas to Africa; from
Victor Hugo to Mark Twain and Chinua Achebe to Haruki Murakami, you
will find literature from around the world in this gem of a book,
in which the plots may differ but the themes and the lessons they
have to teach us are entirely universal. Life Lessons from
Literature is a must for all bibliophiles, providing a concise and
highly accessible bucket list of must-read books that teaches us so
many fundamental truths and broadens our minds.
General
Imprint: |
Michael O'mara Books Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
Authors: |
Joseph Piercy
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78929-552-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-78929-552-1 |
Barcode: |
9781789295528 |
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