Romulus, My Father

ISBN 978-1-86478-082-6

The smartstudy® English guide to Romulus, My Father is a valuable aid to understanding the complex characters and themes of this compelling biography. Raimond Gaita’s moving tribute describes his father’s eventful life, from the migrant camps of post-war Victoria to his struggle with mental illness. It is a story of heartbreak and despair, but ultimately one that celebrates the unbreakable bond between a father and son.

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• notes about the author/director/poet/playwright
• an overview of the historical and cultural context
• chapter/scene/story summaries
• character profiles
• analysis of themes and genres
• critical perspectives of the text
• key quotations
• focus questions in each section
• marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
• a guide to planning and writing an essay
• a sample essay with annotations
• further exam-style essay questions
• a bibliography and further reading section

$16.95

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