This guide to English A Level is updated to encompass the 1996 syllabuses. It aims to provide a grounding in all the skills required to succeed in this examination. New for this edition is bridge material to help students from GCSE to A Level English study; syllabus chapter checklists to facilitate revision planning; student answers grade-flagged and examiner annotated; additional stimulus material on Toni Morrison, Dennis Potter and HRH Prince Charles.