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Great Short Books: A Year of Reading Briefly

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內容簡介 不知道該從哪本書讀起嗎？經典文學作品很多，入門起手式該從哪本看起才不會踩雷？給現代忙碌的人們一點文學的養分，就從這本文學作品速成閱讀指南開始！作者Kenneth C. Davis除了是歷史學家，也是一名資深讀者，他爬梳從古至今歐美作家的知名作品，跨越時空、文化、種類與國家，並從中挑出選讀，從伏爾泰到Colson Whitehead，從費茲傑羅到史蒂芬金，給現代讀者一個閱讀的新方向。作者會先提供書的開頭，一段(保證無雷)書的介紹、作者介紹和前文試閱，以及「為什麼你該讀他」和「讀完這本還有什麼可以讀」。無論你是文學入門讀者，重度文學狂，還是每本書都想賣但預算有現，這本書能帶領你找到自己最適合也最想讀的文學作品。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).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.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.

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各界推薦 “An exciting guide to all that the world of fiction has to offer in 58 short novels — from The Great Gatsby and Lord of the Flies to the contemporary fiction of Colson Whitehead and Leïla Slimani — that, ‘like a first date,’ offer pleasure and excitement without commitment.”—The New York Times Book Review“Anyone who’s eternally time-strapped will treasure Kenneth C. Davis’ Great Short Books. This nifty volume highlights 58 works of fiction chosen by Davis for their size (small) and impact (enormous). Davis delivers readerly insights and plenty of literary trivia in this handy guide. Outside of extra time, it’s the perfect gift for busy bibliophiles.”—BookPage“Davis feels that novels of 200 pages or less often don't get the recognition they deserve, and this delightful book is the remedy ... Davis invites readers to venture out of their comfort zone to experience the joy of the short novel ... A must-purchase for public and school libraries."—Booklist, STARRED review"Davis, who has written numerous books about literature and history, believes that books of less than 200 pages can be a good antidote to our troubled times and the stream of doom-laden news… his love of books and reading shines through… An entertaining journey with a fun, knowledgeable guide."—Kirkus"Thoughtful ... Davis’s conversational tone makes him a great guide to these literary aperitifs. This is sure to leave book lovers with something new to add to their lists."—Publishers Weekly

作者介紹

作者介紹 Kenneth C. DavisKenneth C. Davis has lived a life in books. He is the New York Times bestselling author of America’s Hidden History and Don’t Know Much About History, which gave rise to his series of books and audiobooks on a range of subjects, including mythology, the Bible, geography, and the Civil War. Davis’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Smithsonian magazine, among other publications. He has appeared on national television and radio shows, including CBS This Morning, Today, and NPR. He lives in the West Village of New York City with his wife, Joann Davis.

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最佳賣點 : 不知道要從哪本書讀起？58本文學作品短讀與介紹，開啟你的無痛閱讀體驗