
English and History study guides, written by academics at the top of their field
Was Jane Austen's Emma a snob?
What was eating Curley's wife in Of Mice and Men?
Did Stalin have hobbies?
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English Guides
“What I love about these is that they’re small & unintimidating, so...
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Drama
Each book brings to life a single work of literature and provides...
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Guides to Modern Literature
“Completely brilliant. I wish I were young again with these by my...
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Guides to American Literature
“Brilliantly insightful, witty and wide-ranging, this is an indispensable guide to a...
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Bringing Literature to Life
Our books tell you what the most interesting critics have said about great novels, plays and poems, providing an intelligent and informative discussion of the text.

Great Reads In Their Own Right
Scholarly, yet approachable and entertaining - our history guides provide illuminating discourse on key figures, periods, and historical events.
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"Completely Brilliant. I wish I were young again with these by my side. It's like being in a room with marvellous tutors. You can't really afford to be without them, and they are a joy to read."
Joanna Lumley, Actress
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"For years I've struggled to find a way to help students understand set texts and what critics say about them. I genuinely think Connell Guides solve the problem."
Head of English, Repton School
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"Exceptionally well written, genuinely illuminating without sacrificing complexity to clarity, and beautifully produced."
Professor Kiernan Ryan, English Language and Literature, University of London
Guides to the Classics
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