The Written World: How Literature Shaped History by Martin Puchner

The Written World: How Literature Shaped History

Martin Puchner

432 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

nonfiction history literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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The story of literature in sixteen acts—from Homer to Harry Potter, including The Tale of Genji, Don Quixote, The Communist Manifesto, and how they shaped world history. In this groundbreaking book, Martin Puchner leads us on a remarkable journey...

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