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Letts Explore contain a thorough analysis of the plot and structure of key examination texts. GCSE A View from the Bridge helps students to fully understand the text in detail. In addition to helping prepare for the exam, this handy literature guide covers the literature as well as how students will be tested in the exam.
•Gives in-depth exploration of characters and themes
•Includes tips, guidance and quizzes to reinforce knowledge
•Contain key quotations from the texts
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American dramatist Arthur Miller was born in New York City in 1915. In 1938 Miller won awards for his comedy THE GRASS STILL GROWS. His major achievement was DEATH OF A SALESMAN, which won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for drama and the 1949 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award. THE CRUCIBLE was aimed at the widespread congressional investigation of subversive activities in the US; the drama won the 1953 Tony Award. Miller's autobiography, TIMEBENDS: A LIFE was published in 1987.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a convenient way to get two of the greatest plays of the twentieth century. My preference (and it will be that of most people, I think) is for 'A View from the Bridge', originally written in verse to echo the style of a Greek tragedy, and that is really what it is, with the downfall of Eddie Carbone and the catastrophe that surrounds it inevitable, as lawyer Alfieri, whom Miller uses as a kind of observer/narrator, is aware almost from the word go. It is an extraordinarily powerful play, made the more compelling, as always with Miller, by the vigour and rhythms of the longshoreman's language, so unlike that of the Salem villagers in 'The Crucible' or poor Willy Loman in 'Death of a Salesman' but just as convincing and just as powerful. 'All my Sons' has never moved me quite as much, but it is nonetheless a beautifully contructed play with, again, real tragedy at its heart, and again it is the tragedy of a 'little man' getting things terribly wrong under pressure - haven't we all, though I hope not with comparable results. It seems to me that compassion lies at the heart of both plays, and maybe that is what, in the end, makes them so moving, though Miller's extraordinary technical control is a big factor in realising that too. Anyway, they are wonderful, and this book is worth many times its modest cover price.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book to study "A View from the Bridge" and have just gone on to read the second part - "All My Sons". Neither are particularly difficult to grasp but very enjoyable reads. Whilst "A View from the Bridge" can be a little predictable; Miller is constantly throwing new issues into the equation in "All My Sons". Both examine where priorities lie and the politics of family relationships. Miller has you sympathisng with every character at some point in both plays. I am now a Miller fan and hope to see either production when they're next in town.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Last year i was told that we would be studying Arthur Miller's 'A View From The Bridge' for GCSE. We went to see this play and i immeadatliy fell in love with it. the story was so gripping and kept you hooked all the way. We used this copy of the play to study from in and out of school and i found it very detailed and helpful. This is deffinatly some of Arthur Miller's best work.
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Very good source of revision
This book is the best on the market yet and provides more of the detail required for higher grades. Beneficial for relieving exam stress.
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One of the one places I could find this play in an audio version. All others I could find are written. I already have that and wanted a video or audio version. This is it. Read more
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the book was in good condition but there was alot of text that was highlighted which was not very pleasant as it was difficult to read,
Published 14 months ago by nabeel
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An excellent book for anyone studying this play for their Highers. Questions on the text at the back of the book and on the actions and feelings of the characters, are a great... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Isobel Duffy
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Required for GCSE course work this book was exactly how it was described and entirely perfect for what was needed.
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Z. Evans
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A neatly organised and helpful revision guide for GCSE students G - C/B. Students aiming for higher grades may wish to begin with Letts but will need to also look at more detailed... Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Bathurst 23
A play that will leave you reeling through to its end
For a play that has been set for my GCSE english lit. i found "A View from the Bridge" to be one of the most dramatic and captivating pieces of literature that i have... Read more
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