The Connell Short Guide to Ian McEwan's Atonement

When Ian McEwan's Atonement was first published in 2001, the famous critic Frank Kermode described it as 'easily his finest' novel. It was also a major commercial success, selling more than four million copies in Britain during its first decade in print. So what's the secret of its success? As Theo Tait shows in this short but comprehensive guide, it is both a gripping yarn about love, survival and lives turned upside down, and an intricately crafted reflection on truth and memory, guilt and atonement, experience and literary tradition. “Clear, elegant and authoritative guides – worthy of the great masterpieces they analyse.”
 Robert Harris CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. A summary of the plot 3. What kind of novel is Atonement? 4. How the story is told 5. Some major themes 6. Tradition and Storytelling 7. Criticisms of Atonement 8. Context: Dunkirk and the The British Expeditionary Force 9. Context: literary allusions in Atonement 10. Bibliography Relevant to pupils studying: - Edexcel, AQA,OCR A Level, CIE About The Author Theo Tait is Deputy Editor of The Week, and reviews fiction for The Sunday Times and the London Review of Books. He has also written for The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and The Times Literary Supplement. About Connell Guides Connell Guides are a series of 75 study guides to great literature and key historical events. The books are written by top academics from leading universities, and provide in-depth analysis of A Level and GCSE texts, helping students engage deeply with literature by encouraging independent thought and demystifying complex concepts - presenting them in clear, accessible terms. Brilliant for students looking to widen their contextual and critical understanding of a text, discover niche 'wow-factor' points for essays and coursework, or simply brush up on their knowledge. They’re the perfect level-up for A Level / GCSE revision, and an excellent introduction to university study. Jam-packed with information you won’t find anywhere else.Author: Theo Tait,author,Jolyon Connell,editor Contributors: Theo Tait,author,Jolyon Connell,editor Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 12 Feb 2016 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: CONNELL PUBLISHING LTD Author/Director/Artist: Theo Tait Dimension (cm): 175x111x6 mm Package Dimension (cm): 8x171x111 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 91