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Informationen zum Autor Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising ; America's Hidden History ; and Don't Know Much About ® History , which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About ® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered . He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com. Klappentext From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web , acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writers Did a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world? Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey, do you want to take a hike? Have no fear. For years, Kenneth C. Davis's New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About ® books have enlightened and enthralled us with a winning blend of fascinating facts and wonderfully irreverent fun. Now he sets his sights on our literary IQ in Don't Know Much About ® Literature . With this rich treasure trove of knowledge and intriguing information about the world's great books and authors, Kenneth Davis and his daughter, Jenny, demystify Dracula , capture Kafka, and help you brush up on your Brontë in the inimitable and endlessly entertaining Don't Know Much About ® style. Zusammenfassung From Homer to Harry Potter! from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web ! acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writers Did a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world? Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey! do you want to take a hike? Have no fear. For years! Kenneth C. Davis's New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About ® books have enlightened and enthralled us with a winning blend of fascinating facts and wonderfully irreverent fun. Now he sets his sights on our literary IQ in Don't Know Much About ® Literature . With this rich treasure trove of knowledge and intriguing information about the world's great books and authors! Kenneth Davis and his daughter! Jenny! demystify Dracula ! capture Kafka! and help you brush up on your Brontë in the inimitable and endlessly entertaining Don't Know Much About ® style. ...
