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    The Century trilogy by Ken Follett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Century trilogy by Ken Follett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Century trilogy by Ken Follett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    The Century trilogy by Ken Follett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of the Century trilogy with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of the Century trilogy by Ken Follett, which tells the tale of several families in different parts of the world whose lives become inextricably entwined during the dramatic political and social events of the 20th century, from the First World War to the American civil rights movement and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The writer spent seven years researching and writing this trilogy, which was well-received among critics for its compelling narrative, with all three books reaching number one on the New York Times Best Seller list. Ken Follett is an internationally acclaimed author who has sold over 150 million copies of his books and had several novels adapted for big and small screen. Find out everything you need to know about the Century trilogy in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: A complete plot summary Character studiesKey themes and symbolsQuestions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateOct 20, 2016
    ISBN9782806279729
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      The Century trilogy by Ken Follett (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      Welsh journalist and writer

      Born in Cardiff in 1949

      Notable works:

      Eye of the Needle (1978), novel

      The Pillars of the Earth (1990), novel

      World Without End (2007), novel

      Born in Wales in 1949, Ken Follett moved to London with his family ten years later. After studying philosophy at University College London, he worked as a reporter for newspapers such as the South Wales Echo and the Evening News but, unable to progress in the profession, he opted to launch his career as a writer. Although his first works were not highly successful, Ken Follett rapidly gained recognition with Eye of the Needle, a spy novel published in 1978 which won the Edgar Award for Best Novel (an American literary award for authors of crime fiction).

      Subsequently, the author has had many bestsellers and has also made his mark in the historical novel genre, for example with the well-known The Pillars of the Earth (1990) and World Without End (2007). His journalistic, even script-like style gives his texts a steady pace in which action is at the forefront, and has facilitated the adaptation of some of his works for television and cinema.

      A historical family saga

      Genre: historical novel

      Reference editions:

      Follett, K. (2010) Fall of Giants. London: Macmillan.

      Follett, K. (2012) Winter of the World. London: Macmillan.

      Follett, K. (2014) Edge of Eternity. London: Macmillan.

      First editions: 2010, 2012, 2014

      Themes: 20th century history, family saga, war, civil rights, political and social movements, spying, love, hatred

      Ken Follett created a tour de force with this trilogy, published between 2010 and 2014. The Century trilogy reminds us of the major events of the last century, from

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