Everything you need to know about classic literature in one handy guide by lecturer Maureen Hughes. Covering everything from the authors to the plays themselves and their common themes, accessibility is a key selling point with factboxes highlighting key or curious facts about the subject. Its size makes it the perfect stocking filler for the Christmas market or at anytime of the year for those wanting more information about what they're reading or studying – in a handy, pocket-sized guide. AUTHOR: Maureen Hughes has written 8 musicals, one of which was produced in London's West End. Maureen teaches musical theatre in the South of England. A popular lecturer, she is used to delivering informative copy in an accessible, bite-sized manner. Maureen has taught English literature for over 40 years. SELLING POINTS: .Brief A-Z synopsis of classic books .Biographies of the great writers .Timeline of literature .Essays about the classic, how books evolved, the role of magazines (e.g. Sherlock Holmes and The Monthly Magazine) and common themes in literature .Factboxes to show interesting facts i.e. accessible but informative copy ILLUSTRATIONS 40 b/w illustrations *