A Little History of Literature

A Little History of LiteratureLiterature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today's graphic novels. John Sutherland, who has researched, taught and written on the entire glorious span of human literary activity, here guides readers on a journey through the looking glass to show how literature from across the world can transport us, transfix us, and teach us about ourselves.

Can violence really have declined

It also records the actions of extraordinary individuals who did all they could to relieve the suffering

From one of the most beloved authors writing today

led Mussolini to pursue a more populist approach: angry and bellicose words at home

Kid shows off Warren’s vocal prowess and evolving sound

Black Peter helped launch the internationally acclaimed Czechoslovak New Wave

fuelled by an unforgettable live debut of “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” on Later… with Jools Holland

and a moving love story

A cultural landmark and the most shocking novel in the English language

with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray

rival gangs

Drums are massively distorted and shimmering keyboards are articulately layered as he takes the reins