1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

Delve into the pages of this illustrated guide book and take a tour of the greatest novels that the world has to offer.  People have always shared stories, whether to teach moral lessons, to entertain, or to record important events in history. Today the range of excellent fiction available to read is truly breathtaking - and choosing the right novel to read can appear a little daunting. This volume makes the task much easier. Whether you're trying to broaden your literary horizons, find the perfect book for a friend, or simply select a good read for yourself, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die can guide you. Offering concise critical insight to the novels and the writers that have fired imaginations and influenced cultures around the world, this edition covers the gamut, from the first Latin novel to survive in its entirety to Mohsin Hamid's highly topical novel, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Organised chronologically, and covering the whole range of literary styles, this indispensable reference traces the history of world fiction. Discover the stories behind the adjectives: Dickensian, Kafkaesque, Rabelaisian and the writers behind the stories. 
Editor: Peter Boxall
Genre: Non-Fiction 
Format: Paperback 
ISBN: 9781760524036