Author: Hana Sambrook Publisher: Pearson UK ISBN: 1292135417 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 345
Book Description
A Streetcar Named Desire. This updated edition is ideal to support students when studying and revising for the new A level English Literature exams.
Author: Hana Sambrook Publisher: Pearson Education ISBN: 9781447982265 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The most comprehensive guide to studying and revising A Streetcar Named Desire at A Level or AS, the new York Notes Study Guide gives you everything you need to obtain a deeper understanding of Tennessee Williams's classic play about family, alienation and gender politics. Exploring aspects of Williams's unique and ground-breaking work including the play's genre, structure, characters, historical context and symbolism, this invaluable revision guide to A Streetcar Named Desire provides you with everything you need to achieve your very best examination grade. Students that attain the highest marks for their essays and answers to questions on A Streetcar Named Desire are likely to be able to put the play in its historical context and to show their understanding of the techniques and intentions of the playwright. You will need to show the examiner that you have a detailed knowledge of the background to Blanche's breakdown, and the role that music and images play in communicating ideas and tensions. You will also need to be able to draw on a range of contextual and critical details to enhance your own interpretation of the drama, and in the York Notes Study Guide you will find essential help with all of these.
Author: Nicola Onyett Publisher: Philip Allan ISBN: 1444153765 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 135
Book Description
Written by experienced A-level examiners and teachers who know exactly what students need to succeed, and edited by a chief examiner, Philip Allan Literature Guides (for A-level) are invaluable study companions with exam-specific advice to help you to get the grade you need. This full colour guide includes: - detailed scene summaries and sections on themes, characters, form, structure, language and contexts - a dedicated 'Working with the text' section on how to write about texts for coursework and controlled assessment and how to revise for exams - Taking it further boxes on related books, film adaptations and websites - Pause for thought boxes to get you thinking more widely about the text - Task boxes to test yourself on transformation, analysis, research and comparison activities - Top 10 quotes PLUS FREE REVISION RESOURCES at www.philipallan.co.uk/literatureguidesonline, including a glossary of literary terms and concepts, revision advice, sample essays with student answers and examiners comments, interactive questions, revision podcasts, flash cards and spider diagrams, links to unmissable websites, and answers to tasks set in the guide.
Author: Hana Sambrook Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The notes trace the personal history of Tennessee Williams and examine how the events of his life contributed to the power of his play. They also discuss the play's stage directions, the dialogue and the symbolism. York Notes Advanced offer a fresh and accessible approach to English Literature. This market-leading series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and AS level students.
Author: Meera Syal Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0007378521 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 364
Book Description
Nine-year-old Meena can’t wait to grow up and break free from her parents. But, as the daughter of the only Punjabi family in the mining village of Tollington, her struggle for independence is different from most.
Author: F. Fitzgerald Publisher: Longman ISBN: 9781447982289 Category : Literature, Modern Languages : en Pages : 112
Book Description
An enhanced exam section: expert guidance on approaching exam questions, writing high-quality responses and using critical interpretations, plus practice tasks and annotated sample answer extracts. Key skills covered: focused tasks to develop analysis and understanding, plus regular study tips, revision questions and progress checks to help students track their learning. The most in-depth analysis: detailed text summaries and extract analysis to in-depth discussion of characters, themes, language, contexts and criticism, all helping students to reach their potential.
Author: Hana Sambrook
Author: Hana Sambrook
Author: Nicola Onyett
Author: Hana Sambrook
Author: Meera Syal
Author: Nicholas Grene
Author: F. Fitzgerald
Author: Rebecca Warren
Author: Rebecca Warren
Author: Hana Sambrook