30-Second Literature

Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover: The History of Literature – from Sanskrit to ModernismThe Novel – in all its glorious genresLiterary Prose – non-fiction from diaries to philosophies Poetry – from the sonnet to the haiku Drama – interesting theatrical forms and