The Essentials of Literature in English Pre-1914 (Essentials of ...) cover

The Essentials of Literature in English Pre-1914 (Essentials of ...)

by Tony Myers

If you love to read and want to know more about your favorite classic authors and books, this is the reference for you. This book covers leading works and authors from the ranks of classic literature in English. It gives the reader an engaging and knowledgeable insight into the books, their writers, and the connections between them. --from back cover.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?