The main thing in the history of literature. Key works, themes, techniques, genres

This book is an innovative introduction in the history of literature and acquaintance with the best artistic works created over the past 500 years. She explores 67 key works - from Alice in Wonderland to Crime and Punishment. And he does this through short stories that give an idea of ​​great prose.
The author of the book Henry Russell arranges a rapid excursion on the history of literature and the history of the novel. And also analyzes how the basics of novels are arranged, how they work, which use techniques, themes and genre elements.
The book will become an invaluable companion, an insightful assistant, capable of telling what and how to read, and will also allow the novel a fresh look, taking it as a silent, invisible component of our connection with ourselves and with the world