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Contents: Biography of the author The literary & historical background A summary of the text A glossary of the text Commentaries Hints for study- to help plan work and study...
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Contents
Introduction to Ben Jonson
Summaries of plot
Commentary on themes and morals, structure, characters, rhetoric, imagery and irony
Hints for study
Suggestions for further reading
Key Features: * Study methods * Introduction to the text * Summaries with critical notes * Themes and techniques * Textual analysis of key passages * Author biography *...
Edited by Carmel Bird, Notes by Julie Townsend-Medlock
Contents
Glossary
Meet Carmel Bird
Historical Background
Text-Focus: Changing Perspectives
The Stories
Perspectives on the Stories
Topics to think and write about
Sample Essays
Publisher: Science Press
Year: 2002