This accessible book offers an introduction to a range of Bram Stoker's work - novels, short stories, biography, and criticism. It provides a discussion of recent scholarship on Stoker including the many attempts to write his life and find the 'real' Bram Stoker, and the lurid speculation this provokes.
Exploring the interplay between crime, madness, and societal perceptions in the Victorian era, this collection of essays delves into the period's fascination with criminal psychology and pathology. It examines both real cases and fictional narratives by authors like Ainsworth, Stevenson, and Stoker, highlighting evolving definitions of criminality and the influence of journalism and literature on public discourse. Topics include the criminalization of specific sexual acts, the gendering of insanity, and the impact of science and technology on crime-solving in the nineteenth century.
A Literary Life
There is discussion of her most famous series including the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, Malory Towers and Noddy, but attention is also given to lesser- known works including the family stories she published to acclaim in the 1940s and early 1950s, as well as her attempts to become a dramatist.
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms. Unmatched as a theatrical response to the First World War, R. C. Sherriff's Journey's End focuses on the experience of soldiers and the conditions in which they fought and died through a socially diverse regiment of English soldiers hiding in trenches in France. Carefully following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.