Stan Barstow Bücher

Die Modelle bestehen aus einer Textsammlung und einer detaillierten Unterrichtsbeschreibung. Es ist jeweils eine thematische Unterrichtsreihe von ca. 20 Stunden beschrieben. 'Reading Modern Fiction' führt in das extensive Lesen eines längeren literarischen Textes ein und vermittelt die dazu notwendigen Techniken. Aus der Sicht des 12-jährigen Joby schildert der Kurzroman die Erlebniswelt eines Jungen der englischen Arbeiterklasse während des Übergangs von der Kindheit zur Pubertät.

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this novel is by the author of A Kind of Loving. 11-year-old Joby finds the world of August 1939 a disturbing place in which to be growing up.

Vic Brown is attracted to the beautiful but demanding Ingrid. As their relationship grows and changes he comes to terms - the hard way - with adult life and what it really means to love. The original Lad-Lit novel - Stan Barstow laid the ground for Nick Hornby and Tony Parsons. First published in 1960.

Focusing on ambition and relationships, the narrative follows Wilf Cotton, a young writer inspired by his radio broadcast to leave his mining village for city life and novel-writing. Alongside him is a young woman returning to the city she once left, intertwining their journeys and exploring the dynamics of their relationship. Originally produced at the Sheffield Playhouse in 1965 and later as a radio play, the story captures the essence of personal growth and the challenges of pursuing artistic dreams.

A classic selection of the best of Stan Barstow's stories covering the last five decades of British life.