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How to be Well Read: A guide to 500 great novels and a handful of literary curiosities
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- A guide to the best novels ever written, and why they matter In the course of over 500 wittily informative pieces, John Sutherland gives us his own take on the most rewarding, most remarkable and, on occasion, most shamelessly enjoyable works of fiction ever written. It is the perfect reading list for every literary aficionado. An appreciation of Apuleius's The Golden Ass - arguably the first-ever novel - is followed by a consideration of Ian Fleming's Goldfinger. The Handmaid's Tale is followed by Hangover Square, Jane Eyre by Jaws. There are imposing Victorian novels, entertaining contemporary thrillers and everything in between, from dystopian works to romance. The flavor of each is brilliantly evoked and its merits or downfalls assessed. At the same time, Sutherland shows how the work fits into a broader context - whether that of the author's life or of other books from the same genre or period. And he offers endless snippets of intriguing information: did you know, for example, that the Nazis banned Bambi or that William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying on an upturned wheelbarrow; that Voltaire completed Candide in three days, or that Anna Sewell was paid £20 for Black Beauty? Both encyclopedic and entertaining, this is a wonderful dip-in book, whose opinions will inform and, on occasion, infuriate.
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Publication date | December 1, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 560 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529157293 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529157291 |
| Item Weight | 13.5 ounces (382.73 grams) |
| Dimensions | 5.16 x 1.46 x 7.8 inches (13.1 x 3.7 x 19.8 cm) |
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How to be Well Read: A guide to 500 great novels and a handful of literary curiosities
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Answer: It combines humor, insightful commentary, and intriguing trivia, making it a unique resource for exploring literature.
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- Discover over 500 great novels and literary gems.
- Insightful pieces that blend information with enjoyment.
- Explore works from Apuleius to contemporary authors.
- Perfect for literary aficionados looking to broaden their reading list.
- Includes fascinating trivia about authors and their works.
- A unique blend of commentary and context for each literary piece.
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