Get lost in the classics and discover the literature that's changed our lives.
Spanning 2500 incredible years, this painstakingly researched and stunningly produced title examines Western Civilisation's most important and influential books. Covering works by Chaucer, Dante, Homer, Shakespeare, Goethe, Cervantes, Plato and other great wordsmiths, this spectacular reference brings literature to life, offering insight and wisdom into each impressive work.
Lavishly illustrated, with 16 pages of colour plates by artists such as Boticelli, Titian, Blake and Picasso, this is a truly worthy tribute to the beauty of literature, and to the incredible power it holds. No book lover's shelf should be without it.