A Streetcar Named Desire: York Notes for a-Level Everything You Need to Catch up, Study and Prepare for and 2023 and 2024 Exams and Assessments |
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| Author:
| Sambrook, Hana
Eddy, Steve |
| Series title: | York Notes Advanced Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4479-8226-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | Pearson Education, Limited
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| Imprint: | Longman |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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The most comprehensive guide to studying and revising A Streetcar Named Desire at A Level or AS, the new York Notes Study Guide gives you everything you need to obtain a deeper understanding of Tennessee Williams's classic play about family, alienation and gender politics. Exploring aspects of Williams's unique and ground-breaking work including the play's genre, structure, characters, historical context and symbolism, this invaluable revision guide to A Streetcar Named Desire provides...
More DescriptionThe most comprehensive guide to studying and revising A Streetcar Named Desire at A Level or AS, the new York Notes Study Guide gives you everything you need to obtain a deeper understanding of Tennessee Williams's classic play about family, alienation and gender politics. Exploring aspects of Williams's unique and ground-breaking work including the play's genre, structure, characters, historical context and symbolism, this invaluable revision guide to A Streetcar Named Desire provides you with everything you need to achieve your very best examination grade.
Students that attain the highest marks for their essays and answers to questions on A Streetcar Named Desire are likely to be able to put the play in its historical context and to show their understanding of the techniques and intentions of the playwright. You will need to show the examiner that you have a detailed knowledge of the background to Blanche's breakdown, and the role that music and images play in communicating ideas and tensions. You will also need to be able to draw on a range of contextual and critical details to enhance your own interpretation of the drama, and in the York Notes Study Guide you will find essential help with all of these.