Ten-Minute Book Club : Deep Dives into Short Reads - Kirsten E. Shepherd

Are you looking to join a book club, but short on time to read every book?�This rich and diverse selection of unforgettable writing is carefully curated for a ten-minute hit of literary wonder. An anthology with a twist, the featured books cover myriad periods, forms and genres, offering instantly appealing reading material on a range of emotions from joy to terror. It includes well-known writers such as William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Frederick Douglass, Charlotte Bront� and Emily Dickinson alongside writers from the Harlem Renaissance, the women's rights movement of the early twentieth century and from many parts of the world. Each excerpt is framed by a concise analysis, getting to the heart of the short read, introducing the author and suggesting further literary adventures. Perfect for the daily commute, or as an inspirational gift for a curious reader, this book is a must-have of pure reading pleasure.