Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to World Fiction: Discover Your Next Great Read

Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide to World Fiction: Discover Your Next Great Read

by Nik Kalinowski (Author), Vincent Cassar (Author)

Synopsis

Reading, like travelling, takes you on a journey of discovery into new places, cultures and ways of living. This book brings those two worlds together. It is a literary exploration of global proportions, a rich survey of the finest novels set or written in other countries. Hundreds of titles are featured from every continent and you can browse by region, city or travel related theme. Whether you are travelling abroad or simply expanding your range of reading, this guide will enable you to see the world through the eyes of some the finest foreign writers. Nik Kalinowski and Vincent Cassar are two booksellers and writers who have applied their passion for foreign fiction to present their best picks from the thousands of titles available. The guide includes the very best world fiction that has stood the test of time from 1900 onwards. Arranged by continent, then by country, key titles are described, followed by read-on suggestions. You can also browse by major cities or travel related topic. This guide is a starting point for your own literary journey through culturally rich and diverse landscapes.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 448
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 24 Sep 2007

ISBN 10: 0713679999
ISBN 13: 9780713679991
Book Overview: A sister volume to the Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide, the ultimate literary travel companion. An ideal gift for travellers and reading groups. The authors have done the hard research for you, so that your time can be spent reading. Praise for the Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide 7ED: The 'Michelin Guide' to the uncharted world of contemporary writing and 20th century fiction Robert McCrum, Observer

Media Reviews
'A fascinating way to discover new writers and experience new countries.' Good Book Guide 'The best of world fiction which has stood the test of time since 1900 is catergorised here.' Daily Mail 'It is the perfect starting point for a literary journey through culturally rich and diverse landscapes.' www.translatedfiction.org.uk
Author Bio
Nik Kalinowski, runs the fiction section at Waterstone's BristolGalleries. An avid reader, especially of foreign fiction, he has travelled widely to Australia, America, Thailand and most of Europe, instinctively looking out for interesting bookshops. Vincent Cassar, is a writer, bookseller and editor with a book of short stories published. He has been awarded four international writing residencies and is currently taking an MA course in Creative Writing.