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Atonement by Ian McEwan (Book Analysis)

Atonement by Ian McEwan (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

46EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Atonement by Ian McEwan. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including betrayal, redemption and the use of metafiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 46-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Ian McEwan Presentation of Atonement Summary of Atonement Character study Briony Tallis Cecilia Tallis Robbie Turner Analysis of Atonement A self-conscious novel Narratives within narratives… Redemption About Atonement Atonement tells the story of the young couple Cecilia Tallis and Robbie Turner, who are cruelly separated after Cecilia’s younger sister, Briony, mistakenly accuses Robbie of rape. This leads to his arrest and forced enlistment in the army during World War II, during which he is sustained only by his determination to see Cecilia again. However, all is not as it seems when the happy couple are finally reunited, in a thought-provoking denouement that raises profound questions about the stories and lies we tell ourselves to assuage our guilt over the mistakes of the past. Atonement was shortlisted for the 2001 Man Booker Prize, and was adapted into an award-winning film starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy in 2007. About Ian McEwan Ian McEwan is a British writer who has penned numerous novels, screenplays and short stories. Many of his earlier works sparked controversy due to their explicit nature or political themes, earning him the nickname “Ian MacAbre”, although his later work has been more focused on character studies than sensationalist content. His work has been nominated for the Man Booker Prize on a total of six occasions, winning the Prize in 1998 for his novel Amsterdam. Several of his works have also been adapted for the screen.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Atonement by Ian McEwan. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including betrayal, redemption and the use of metafiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 46-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Ian McEwan Presentation of Atonement Summary of Atonement Character study Briony Tallis Cecilia Tallis Robbie Turner Analysis of Atonement A self-conscious novel Narratives within narratives… Redemption About Atonement Atonement tells the story of the young couple Cecilia Tallis and Robbie Turner, who are cruelly separated after Cecilia’s younger sister, Briony, mistakenly accuses Robbie of rape. This leads to his arrest and forced enlistment in the army during World War II, during which he is sustained only by his determination to see Cecilia again. However, all is not as it seems when the happy couple are finally reunited, in a thought-provoking denouement that raises profound questions about the stories and lies we tell ourselves to assuage our guilt over the mistakes of the past. Atonement was shortlisted for the 2001 Man Booker Prize, and was adapted into an award-winning film starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy in 2007. About Ian McEwan Ian McEwan is a British writer who has penned numerous novels, screenplays and short stories. Many of his earlier works sparked controversy due to their explicit nature or political themes, earning him the nickname “Ian MacAbre”, although his later work has been more focused on character studies than sensationalist content. His work has been nominated for the Man Booker Prize on a total of six occasions, winning the Prize in 1998 for his novel Amsterdam. Several of his works have also been adapted for the screen.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Atonement by Ian McEwan. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including betrayal, redemption and the use of metafiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 46-page...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Atonement by Ian McEwan. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including betrayal, redemption and the use of metafiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 46-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Ian McEwan
  • Presentation of Atonement
  • Summary of Atonement
  • Character study
    • Briony Tallis
    • Cecilia Tallis
    • Robbie Turner
  • Analysis of Atonement
    • A self-conscious novel
    • Narratives within narratives…
    • Redemption

About Atonement

Atonement tells the story of the young couple Cecilia Tallis and Robbie Turner, who are cruelly separated after Cecilia’s younger sister, Briony, mistakenly accuses Robbie of rape. This leads to his arrest and forced enlistment in the army during World War II, during which he is sustained only by his determination to see Cecilia again. However, all is not as it seems when the happy couple are finally reunited, in a thought-provoking denouement that raises profound questions about the stories and lies we tell ourselves to assuage our guilt over the mistakes of the past. Atonement was shortlisted for the 2001 Man Booker Prize, and was adapted into an award-winning film starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy in 2007.

About Ian McEwan

Ian McEwan is a British writer who has penned numerous novels, screenplays and short stories. Many of his earlier works sparked controversy due to their explicit nature or political themes, earning him the nickname “Ian MacAbre”, although his later work has been more focused on character studies than sensationalist content. His work has been nominated for the Man Booker Prize on a total of six occasions, winning the Prize in 1998 for his novel Amsterdam. Several of his works have also been adapted for the screen.

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