Nineteenth Century Short Stories: GCSE York Notes

Everything you need to know about a wide range of nineteenth-century short stories to succeed in your GCSE Literature exam or essay task.

With the widest coverage and in-depth analysis, York Notes give you everything you need to know about a variety of stories taken from The New Windmill Book of Nineteenth Century Short Stories, from fairy tales such as Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ to thrilling detective stories such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band’. There are full summaries of each story along with analysis of key themes including ‘Women amongst men’ and ‘Making choices’, and help with understanding structure and language. You’ll also find a wealth of practical content including advice on using quotations, a sample essay plan, further questions and essay writing tips.