Prose and Poetry: The Reading of the Text prepares 16-18 year old students of English for unseen examination papers by presenting a wide variety of texts to prompt discussion and writing activities. The author introduces new critical approaches and bridges the gap between literature and language study with a stimulating and balanced choice of texts.

 

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by Cambridge University Press .

Don Shiach has 40 years experience as an educator, having taught at secondary and university levels and been involved in marking A level examination papers. He knows very well how students at all levels badly need clear guidance about how to put their ideas down on paper in the form of an essay and has at times specialised in helping them to acquire those skills. Don is also the author of over 30 educational textbooks on English and Drama aimed at students studying GCSE and AS/A levels.