This book focuses on the often lonely efforts of individuals as they battle against the powerful forces of society, tradition and authority, particularly from the point of view of women. It is suitable for GCSE and standard grade students.
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Focuses on the often lonely efforts of individuals as they battle against the powerful forces of society, tradition and authority, particularly from the point of view of women.
1: The Lemon Orchard by Alex La Guma 2: Let Them Call It Jazz by Jean Rhys 3: A Sense of Shame by Jan Needle 4: Dumb Martian by John Wyndham 5: Samphire by Patrick O'Brian 6: Feet by Jan Mark 7: A Woman on a Roof by Doris Lessing 8: A Stranger fom Lagos by Cyprian Ekwensi 9: A Man Called Horse by Dorothy M. Johnson 10: The Hitch-hiker by Roald Dahl 11: The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty 12: Flight by Doris Lessing 13: My Oedipus Complex by Frank O'Connor
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Each story makes the special kind of impact that makes re-reading and close study very rewarding. With great variety in the storytelling and an examination of the technique used by different writers - choice of setting, plot and ending - this book also gives a valuable insight into the genre of 'short story'. Suitable for ages 14-16
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Each story makes the special kind of impact that makes re-reading and close study very rewarding. With great variety in the storytelling and an examination of the technique used by different writers - choice of setting, plot and ending - this book also gives a valuable insight into the genre of 'short story'. Suitable for ages 14-16
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Product details

ISBN
9780174322788
Published
1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press; Nelson Thornes Ltd
Weight
232 gr
Height
210 mm
Width
148 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Age
ES, 04
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
176

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