Great short books : a year of reading--briefly /

Great short books : a year of reading--briefly /

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Author / Creator:	Davis, Kenneth C., author.
Edition:	First Scribner hardcover edition.
Imprint:	New York : Scribner, 2022. ©2022
Description:	xxiv, 416 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Best books. Books and reading. Best books. Books and reading.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12920591

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ISBN:	9781982180034 198218003X
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-416) and indexes.
Summary:	An entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time looks at works from the eighteenth century to the present day, spanning multiple genres, cultures, and countries. Davis provides a guide to some of the best short novels of all time. The works span from the eighteenth century to the present day, covering multiple genres, cultures, and countries, and are arranged alphabetically by title. Each short (4-to-6 pages) profile includes the first lines of the work, a brief plot summery, information about the author, and Davis's opinion on why you should read the book-- and what you should read next. -- adapted from perusal of book

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Summary:	This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian, is the "perfect gift for busy bibliophiles" ( BookPage). <br> <br> Experience the joys of literature with this this "exciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offer" ( The New York Times Book Review ): a compulsively readable, deeply engaging discussion of great short novels. A journey into fiction designed with our contemporary attention spans in mind, Great Short Books suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels, all under 200 pages--easily readable in a week or less--a fresh approach to a fun, fascinating year of reading.<br> <br> From hard-boiled fiction to magical realism, the 18th century to the present day, Great Short Books spans genres, cultures, countries, and time to present an enchanting and diverse selection of acclaimed and canonical novels. From works in translation like Yu Miri's Tokyo Ueno Station and Marguerite Duras's The Lover to popular, acclaimed authors like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporary--plus a few bestsellers, including Stephen King and Colson Whitehead. Each entry includes the novel's opening lines, a spoiler-free plot summary, a "why you should read it" section, and suggestions for what to read next.<br> <br> "An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide" ( Booklist ), this eclectic collection is a fun and practical book for any passionate reader hoping to broaden their literary IQ--or anyone who wants to find an effortless reentry into reading.
Physical Description:	xxiv, 416 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-416) and indexes.
ISBN:	9781982180034 198218003X