In Vintage Living Texts teachers, students and any lover of literature will find the essential guide to the major works of A. Byatt's themes, genre and narrative techniques are put under scrutiny and the emphasis is on providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels.

In Vintage Living Texts teachers students and any lover of literature will find the essential guide to the major works of A. S. Byatt. Also included is an exclusive in-depth interview with A. S. Byatt relating specifically to the novels under discussion. A. S. Byatt's themes genre and narrative techniques are put under scrutiny and the emphasis is on providing a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels. Amongst many other features you'll find inspirational reading plans and contextual material suggested complementary and comparative reading and an indispensable glossary. Featured texts: Possession Angels & Insects and A Whistling Woman.