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A little history of literature

by John Sutherland

This survey of literary history traces the development of storytelling from ancient epics to modern graphic novels. It examines how diverse global texts reflect the human experience, featuring both established classics and popular contemporary works.

Accession 11765 ISBN 9780300186857 Publisher —
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