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Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala & Barbara Bleiman
A novel in the "Modern Women Writers" series which includes pre-reading activities, notes and coursework assignments suitable for GCSE English Literature classes. This story relates the events that take place in a small Indian village when a local woman embarks on an affair with a prince.Specially selected by Maura Healy, this series aims to offer an innovative and adventurous collection of texts that demonstrates the best of women's writing, both black and white. Complete texts reflecting a range of genres as well as different cultures and experiences are offered and the volumes contain study material and assignments at a range of levels to deepen pupils' enjoyment and understanding of literature. A reading log is also included with ideas for group and individual assignments to help pupils find their way around the texts. This story is about Olivia who, beloved by her dull husband and bored with her lifestyle in the small Indian town of Satipur, embarks on an affair with the glamorous but dangerous local prince. Many years later her step-granddaughter goes back to Satipur to find out the truth about the scandalous events which put Olivia outside the bands of conventional society. The series is intended for 14-16 year olds sitting GCSE English and English Literature and adults taking English examinations and overseas students. It is suitable for those taking GCSE-LEAG, NEA, SEG and MEG examinations. |
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| Author(s) : Ruth Prawer Jhabvala & Barbara Bleiman | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0582017319 | ISBN-13 : 9780582017313 |
| RRP : £3.99 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Study Texts S.
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 01/05/1989
Publisher : Pearson Education Limited
Page Length : 216mm
Page Size : 186mm