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Vintage Living Texts Series

This series delves into the nostalgic world of bygone eras, where the lifestyles and values of the past are brought back to life. Each volume offers a look into classic texts and ideas that shaped generations. It's an invitation to reflect on enduring wisdom and aesthetics that stand the test of time. Ideal for readers seeking a deeper connection to history and culture.

Iris Murdoch
Roddy Doyle
Salman Rushdie
Louis de Bernieres: The Essential Guide to Contemporary Literature: Captain Corelli's Mandolin/The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts/Seno
Margaret Atwood
Ian McEwan: The Essential Guide to Contemporary Literature: The child in time, Enduring love, Atonement

  • Ian McEwan: The Essential Guide to Contemporary Literature: The child in time, Enduring love, Atonement

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    In "Vintage Living Texts", teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Ian McEwan. It is unique in that it offers an in-depth interview with Ian McEwan, relating specifically to the texts under discussion. This guide will deal with McEwan's themes, genre and narrative technique, and a close reading of the texts will provide a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels.

    Ian McEwan: The Essential Guide to Contemporary Literature: The child in time, Enduring love, Atonement

  • Louis de Bernieres: The Essential Guide to Contemporary Literature: Captain Corelli's Mandolin/The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts/Seno

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    Offering an engaging introduction to contemporary literature, this series serves as a comprehensive guide to notable authors. Each volume explores key themes, genres, and narrative techniques, providing readers with valuable insights into the works of the featured author. This approach not only enhances understanding but also enriches the reading experience, making it an essential resource for literature enthusiasts.

    Louis de Bernieres: The Essential Guide to Contemporary Literature: Captain Corelli's Mandolin/The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts/Seno

  • Salman Rushdie

    • 195 pages
    • 7 hours of reading
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    In Vintage Living Texts, teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Salman Rushdie. Vintage Living Texts is unique in that it offers an in-depth interview with Salman Rushdie, relating specifically to the texts under discussion. schovat popis

    Salman Rushdie

  • Roddy Doyle

    • 204 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    In Vintage Living Texts, teachers, students and any lover of literature will find the essential guide to the major works of Roddy Doyle. Featuring the texts: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, The Van and A Star Called Henry.

    Roddy Doyle

  • Iris Murdoch

    The Essential Guide

    • 204 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    In Vintage Living Texts, teachers, students and any lover of literature will find the essential guide to the major works of Iris Murdoch. Iris Murdoch's themes, genre and narrative techniques are put under scrutiny and the emphasis is on providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels. Amongst many other features you'll find inspirational reading plans and contextual material, suggested complementary and comparative reading and an indispensable glossary. Featured texts: The Black Prince, The Sea, The Sea, The Bell'I didn't realise just how good the series was until I started working closely with it. The questions are so thoughtful and probing-the texts really do occupy their own niche between guides purely for teachers and the ubiquitous student crib, and are much better than either' Head of English, Newington College, Australia

    Iris Murdoch