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The Little Black Book: Books : Over a Century of the Greatest Books, Writers, Characters, Passages and Events that Rocked the Literary World

by Lucy Daniel, Various
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The Little Black Book: Books : Over a Century of the Greatest Books, Writers, Characters, Passages and Events that Rocked the Literary World - Thryft
The Little Black Book: Books : Over a Century of the Greatest Books, Writers, Characters, Passages and Events that Rocked the Literary World - Thryft

Literary time capsule for book enthusiasts.

This book is a treasure trove for book lovers, encapsulating over a century of literary greatness. It provides an intelligent and accessible guide to the world of literature, revealing the key moments, characters, and events that have shaped the literary landscape. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of books, this comprehensive collection is a must-read, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of literary history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Little Black Book: Books : Over a Century of the Greatest Books, Writers, Characters, Passages and Events that Rocked the Literary World

by Lucy Daniel, Various
$11.90 Now $5.90 Save 50%
ISBN: 9781844035885
Authors: Lucy Daniel, Various
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated / Cassell Books
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 119 readers)

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Poets and playwrights, novels and novelists, publishing coups and personal stories, literature as we know it has been shaped by the key exponents of the craft, quirks of fate, meetings, love affairs and moments of despair and death. Characters such as Atticus Finch, Lily Bart, and Harry Potter have carried us through the century, while the discussion still rages on about the Da Vinci Code. Here is the world of literature in a nutshell, each vital and intriguing moment placed in it's historic and cultural context creating an intelligent, accessible guide to the writings of the world.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Literary time capsule for book enthusiasts.

This book is a treasure trove for book lovers, encapsulating over a century of literary greatness. It provides an intelligent and accessible guide to the world of literature, revealing the key moments, characters, and events that have shaped the literary landscape. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of books, this comprehensive collection is a must-read, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of literary history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.