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title: "LITTLE HISTORY OF LITERATURE"
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# 4.5/5 star rating from 325 reviews Global literary journey 15,000 first printing copies LITTLE HISTORY OF LITERATURE

**Price:** € 51.25
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the world’s stories—because every page connects you to something bigger.

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- **What is this?** LITTLE HISTORY OF LITERATURE
- **How much does it cost?** € 51.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable Edition:** Beautifully designed, easy to carry editions perfect for busy professionals on the go.
- • **Highly Acclaimed & Popular:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.5 stars and counting—don’t miss out on this literary essential.
- • **A Global Odyssey in Literature:** Traverse from Gilgamesh to Harry Potter, exploring timeless stories that define humanity.
- • **Inspires Deeper Literary Engagement:** Written in a captivating style that motivates readers to rediscover and dive deeper into literature.
- • **Expertly Curated by Yale University Press:** Trust the prestige and quality of a leading academic publisher.

## Overview

LITTLE HISTORY OF LITERATURE, published by Yale University Press, is a compelling and accessible guide tracing the evolution of global literature from ancient epics to modern classics. With 15,000 copies in its first printing and a strong 4.5-star rating from over 300 readers, this book offers a rich, inspiring journey that encourages both new and seasoned readers to deepen their appreciation of literary art.

## Description

From The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter, this rollicking romp through the world of literature reveals how writings from all over the world can transport us and help us to make sense of what it means to be human. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Review: Buen libro - Muy lindas ediciones, fáciles de cargar, lindo contenido!
Review: Modest Title but Hugely Enjoyable! - Having read Sutherland's Lives of the Novelists, and listened to his marvelous lecture series on British Literature (via Audible) I knew I was in for a treat. And this new book did not disappoint, being (as it was) written in Professor Sutherland's distinctive style. I was never bored; rather, I was inspired to read MORE. I can genuinely recommend this book to anyone who needs a good reason to return to Literature. And for those who never left it, Sutherland will help you to get even more out of reading.

## Features

- Yale University Press

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #87,884 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,354 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism #1,701 in World History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 325 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buen libro
*by J***R on 11 December 2020*

Muy lindas ediciones, fáciles de cargar, lindo contenido!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modest Title but Hugely Enjoyable!
*by N***A on 21 December 2013*

Having read Sutherland's Lives of the Novelists, and listened to his marvelous lecture series on British Literature (via Audible) I knew I was in for a treat. And this new book did not disappoint, being (as it was) written in Professor Sutherland's distinctive style. I was never bored; rather, I was inspired to read MORE. I can genuinely recommend this book to anyone who needs a good reason to return to Literature. And for those who never left it, Sutherland will help you to get even more out of reading.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bom
*by M***A on 15 December 2023*

Uso próprio. Boa qualidade e apresentação. Tal qual como anunciado.

## Frequently Bought Together

- A Little History of Literature (Little Histories)
- A Little History of Philosophy (Little Histories)
- A Little History of Science (Little Histories)

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