Louis De Bernieres: Essential Guide, The

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In 'Vintage Living Texts', teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Louis de Bernieres. 'Vintage Living Texts' is unique in that it offers an in-depth interview with Louis de Bernieres, relating specifically to the texts under discussion. This guide will deal with de Berniere's themes, genre and narrative technique, and a close reading of the texts will be accompanied by likely exam questions - as well as providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels. Also included in this guide are detailed reading plans for all four novels, questions for essays and discussion, contextual material, suggested texts for complementary and comparative reading, picture essay, extracts from reviews, a biography, a bibliography, a reading list of literary criticism and a glossary of literary terms. Whether a teacher, student or general reader, the 'Vintage Living Texts' series gives you the chance to explore new resources and enjoy new pleasures.

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In Vintage Living Texts teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Louis de Bernieres. This guide will deal with his themes, genre and narrative technique, and a close reading of the texts will be accompanied with likely exam questions, and contexts and comparisons - as well as providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels.