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Don't Know Much About Literature
Kenneth C. Davis
What You Need To Know But Never Learned About Great Books And Authors
Harper
August 2009
On Sale: August 1, 2009
240 pages
ISBN: 0061719803
EAN: 9780061719806
Paperback
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From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web,
a compelling book of quizzes on history's most influential
literary works and writers Did a whale named "Mocha Dick"
inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to
speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking
high school football star shook up the literary world? Do
you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the
conversation turns to the Odyssey, do you want to take a
hike? Have no fear. For years, Kenneth C. Davis's New York
Times bestselling Don't Know Much About® books have
enlightened and enthralled us with a winning blend of
fascinating facts and wonderfully irreverent fun. Now he
sets his sights on our literary IQ in Don't Know Much About®
Literature. With this rich treasure trove of knowledge and
intriguing information about the world's great books and
authors, Kenneth Davis and his daughter, Jenny, demystify
Dracula, capture Kafka, and help you brush up on your BrontË
in the inimitable and endlessly entertaining Don't Know Much
About® style.
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