Al-Liss Wal Kilab: Arabic GCE/A2-Text 1 (Arabic Edition) - Softcover

Ghassan Mahir

9781908871220: Al-Liss Wal Kilab: Arabic GCE/A2-Text 1 (Arabic Edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908871229 ISBN 13: 9781908871220

Publisher: MM Books, 2008

Al-Liss wal-Kilab, GCE (A-level)/Text 1 Al-Liss wal-Kilab (the Thief and the Dogs) contains the requirement for the FIRST TEXT (LITERARY OPTION) OF THE FINAL A-LEVEL, OR A2, year. It includes: A brief biography of the author Naguib Mahfouz. A SUMMARY OF THE NOVEL. A description of the personality of Sa'id Mahran, the MAIN CHARACTER in the novel, and discussion of the factors that have contributed to this. Discussion about whether the main character of the novel was a victim of circumstances or a victim of his own making, providing different answers in three separate sections. Four more sections discussing THE OTHER CHARACTERS and their role in the life of the main character. Seven essays highlighting the DIFFERENT IDEAS AND THEMES that the author has presented. Three essays on the STYLES used by the author. A final section entitled "If I was Sa'id Mahran!" Technical details: 128 pages; format A5 (210 x 148 mm); heavy duty paper; perfect bound laminated cover ISBN 978-1-908871-22-0 Related products: Important Issues, GCE (A-level)/A2 that covers the requirements of the latest Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary (A2) specification, written specifically for the Arabic A2 course - but it can easily fit in with any Arabic language course of the same level: ISBN 978-1-908871-20-6 The GCE A2 Course Literary Options (Texts), each of these books contains texts, summaries, explanations, analysis and criticism, in addition to brief advice on studying and how to plan your essay-writing - in addition to this book: 1. Qindil Umm Hashim, a detailed study of the famous novella based on the Edexcel GCE/A2 specification (literary Text 2): ISBN 978-1-908871-23-7 2. Kalilah wa Dimnah, an examination-based study of the famous old book based on the Edexcel GCE/A2 specification (literary Text 3): ISBN 978-1-908871-24-4 The Grammar and Writing Guide - A-level, written specifically for the Writing part of the Arabic GCE (A-level) examinations, including grammar, punctuation, style and planning your writing, and 35 ready-written pieces: ISBN 978-1-908871-18-3

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About the Author:

Ghassan Mahir, B.Sc., B.Sc., D.Nut., MHMF, MHF After completing his BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Baghdad University in 1977, he workedin the engineering field for eight years in Iraq and Kuwait, only to see his engineering profession ending prematurely as a result of health problems, and moving as a result to the UK in 1985. His writing career started in 1984 and now he has some 40 published works - including translations - in Arabic language education, alternative medicine, socio-politics and Islamic studies. He has completed several diplomas in alternative medicine and has written books on that subject, in both Arabic and English, some of which are still in print. He is the author of many Arabic language educational books for GCSE and A-level students and teachers, published by M M Books, which include topic-based books, study resources, grammar and literary criticism, and he is also a co-author of books for pre-GCSE level. His books are used by schools all over the UK, as well as in many national and international schools abroad.

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