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The Many Worlds of Literature by [compiled by] Stuart Hirschberg is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

xxvi, 1093 pages ; 24 cm "Presenting a multi-cultural and international focus, the book features works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama by writers from more than sixty countries. Half of the authors featured are women...these stories, poems, essays, and plays represent a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Seven thematically organized chapters move from the personal sphere ("Coming of Age", "Gender") to social and spiritual issues ("Class," "The Individual and the State," and " Spiritual Dimension"). This allows readers not only to relate to these works in terms of their own experiences, but to see commonalities between their experiences and those of people in substantially different cultural circumstances. Compelling and provocative writings by authors from the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, South America, and Central America..." - Amazon.com and preface Includes index

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
[compiled by] Stuart Hirschberg
Publisher
Macmillan Coll Div
Published
1994
Language
EN
ISBN
9780023550829
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
Updated
2026-03-25

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