Linking Texts (Living Literature)

The Living Literature series has been written to meet new developments in the teaching of AS/A level English Literature and AS/A level English Language and Literature. The series is designed to fulfil assessment objectives for the specifications from 2000 onwards for all examining boards. Essentially practical books, the Living Literature series provides a wealth of material to inform and stimulate students. The series covers broad perspectives on literature alongside close textual analysis and offers enjoyable activities and investigations throughout. Linking Texts focuses on exploring and commenting on the relationships and comparisons that exist between a variety of literary texts. Chapters cover various perspectives which may be the basis for comparison including: genre and literary tradition, thematic differences, the cultural milieu of texts, and linguistic and stylistic comparisons. Activities throughout are set in relation to both examination practice and coursework requirements.