Literature

Most of us have read or heard about Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Edgar Allen Poe, but what about G. A. Henty? If you haven’t, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. You really need to know more about Henty, one of the most prolific 19th-century authors. A contemporary of Dickens, Henty is arguably a neglected author whose work deserves …

Look again at chapter 4 in: The lonely passion of Judith Hearne and concentrate on Father Quigley’s sermon and the presentation of religion. Analysing Moore’s narrative methods and themes, consider in what ways this extract reveals Moore’s negative attitude to organised religion. Relate your findings to the rest of the novel. Brian Moore a successful …