The Art of Writing English Literature Essays

If you're revising for exams in AS or A level in English Literature, our course companion book will help you write better essays and achieve top grades. Including detailed analysis of a rich and eclectic mix of canonical A-level texts, from 'King Lear' to 'Frankenstein' and 'The Great Gatsby' as well as sections on tackling unseen poetry and on the nature of comedy and tragedy, 'The Art of Writing English Literature Essays' covers everything you need to know to master high level literary discussion. Written in a lively, engaging style, the book takes you through the art of close reading, through planning and writing essays and on to the tricky arts of using critics and contexts effectively. A book on how to read Literature, as well as how to write about it, 'The Art of Writing English Literature Essays' will help you to reach the highest grades.