The written world the power of stories to shape people, history, civilization

The story of literature in sixteen acts, from Alexander the Great and the Iliad to ebooks and Harry Potter, this engaging book brings together remarkable people and surprising events to show how writing shaped cultures, religions, and the history of the world.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Puchner, Martin, 1969- autor (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Random House 2017
Materias:
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Descripción
Sumario:The story of literature in sixteen acts, from Alexander the Great and the Iliad to ebooks and Harry Potter, this engaging book brings together remarkable people and surprising events to show how writing shaped cultures, religions, and the history of the world.
Descripción Física:xxiii, 412 p., 16 p. de lám : il., maps ; 25 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p 341-392) e índice
ISBN:9780812998931