Key to Literature in Simple Words

What does the white whale in Moby Dick symbolize? What is stream of consciousness in literature? And what do Lolita and The Winded Orange have in common? In this collective work, the main currents, themes and genres of literature are covered and over 250 literary works are examined. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, the book explains literary terminology and is packed with concise but easy-to-understand explanations, diagrams and clever illustrations, making it an ideal introduction to the world of literature – from the ancient epics such as the Iliad and the Mahabharata to the contemporary works by Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood. Whether you're a literature student or a book lover, here you'll find plenty of ideas for more reading.