Series:

York Notes

4 total works

Cover of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
These are the notes to accompany Muriel Spark's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". The book examines the reasons why this satirical but affectionate title has become so popular, not only in Scotland, but worldwide. York Notes are designed for GCSE and A Level students, but they also provide background information for first-year university students. The series covers major works from medieval to modern English literature, and classic and contemporary works from Europe, America, the Commonwealth and the Third World. Each book features a biography of the author; the literary and historical background to the work; a summary and glossary of the text; hints for study, to help students plan work and study effectively; a specimen essay; and suggestions for further reading.

Cover of Percy Bysshe Shelley, "Selected Poems"

Cover of Things Fall Apart: York Notes for GCSE
York Notes for GCSE offer an exciting approach to English Literature and will help you to achieve a better grade. This market-leading series has been completely updated to reflect the needs of today's students. The new editions are packed with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, characters, language and style, illustrations, exam advice and much more. Written by GCSE examiners and teachers, York Notes are the authoritative guides to exam success.

Cover of Selected Poems of Robert Burns
These are the notes to accompany "Selected Poems of Robert Burns". They discuss Burns's most famous poems and investigate how this "ploughman poet" managed to engage both the minds of the critics and the hearts of the people. York Notes are designed for GCSE and A Level students, but they also provide background information for first-year university students. The series covers major works from medieval to modern English literature, and classic and contemporary works from Europe, America, the Commonwealth and the Third World. Each book features a biography of the author; the literary and historical background to the work; a summary and glossary of the text; hints for study, to help students plan work and study effectively; a specimen essay; and suggestions for further reading.