Making History (York Notes Advanced) English Literature Study Guide - for 2026, 2027 exams: York Notes Series - Softcover

Brian Friel; Rachel Hewitt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405835656 ISBN 13: 9781405835657

Publisher: Longman, 2006

Synopsis

Do you want a better understanding of the text?

Do you want to know what the critics say?

Do you want to know how to improve your grade?

 

Whatever you want, York Notes can help.

 

York Notes Advanced offers 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 undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, York Notes Advanced introduce students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts.

 

Key Features:

• Summaries with detailed commentaries
• Extended commentaries on key passages
• Discussion of themes and literary techniques
• Author biography
• Historical and literary background
• Check the net/film/book features
• Glossary of literary terms
• Self-test questions

About this title

Book Description

Making History by Brian Friel deals with the Irish and Spanish alliance which attempted to drive the English out of Ireland around 1600; but Friel has avoided the conventions of 'historical drama' to produce a play about history, the continuing process.

Synopsis

Do you want a better understanding of the text? Do you want to know what the critics say? Do you want to know how to improve your grade? Whatever you want, York Notes can help. York Notes Advanced offers 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 undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, York Notes Advanced introduce students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts. Key Features: *Summaries with detailed commentaries *Extended commentaries on key passages *Discussion of themes and literary techniques *Author biography *Historical and literary background *Check the net/film/book features *Glossary of literary terms *Self-test questions

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405835656
• ISBN 13: 9781405835657
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128