Tess of the D'Urbervilles: Comprehensive Guide for AS/A Level
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- AQA A
- AQA B
- Edexcel
Trace the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a woman betrayed by the callousness of Victorian society and the men who governed it. Detailed analysis and a vast bank of questions will engage students and amplify understanding of this Hardy classic.
Tackles the key stages of text analysis:
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Walk-through
Thorough section-by-section commentary walks students through each chapter -
Drawing it all together
In-depth discussion of whole text focuses on: characterisation, relationships, genre, themes, attitudes and values, language, form, structure, context, literary approaches -
Indicative content
Supports teaching by ensuring all key areas are covered
Plus! Glossary of key terms ensures full understanding
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The later sections on contextual analysis give a nice overview, which is useful for students. I also liked the section on applying literary approaches.
Keywords
- A level English Literature
- A Level AQA B English Literature (7717)
- Paper 1: Literary Genres
- Aspects of Tragedy
- A Level AQA A English Literature (7712)
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- A Level Edexcel English Literature (9ET0)
- Component 2: Prose
- Women and Society
- A Level Comprehensive Guide
- A Level English Literature Comprehensive Guide
- Thomas Hardy
- Prose