Books by Judy Simons

Judy Simons thought to leave her grandchildren a legacy of reminiscences about her Jewish upbringing in 1950s Sheffield. But when her mother died shortly before her hundredth birthday, Judy discovered a treasure chest of papers hidden at the back of the wardrobe. Reading them, she realised she had unearthed a gripping family saga.

What Katy Read focuses on a much neglected area of literary criticism: literature for girls. The study analyses both American and British novels for girls which have acquired 'classic' status, from the domestic myth to the school story, and considers their scope and influence in providing role models for girl readers.

Mansfield Park and Persuasion are notoriously problematic works which have stimulated diverse and often polarised critical readings.

This book examines a key topic in modern literary studies. Their understanding is fundamental to the study of English at undergraduate level and is becoming increasingly important at 'A' Level. The writers and texts chosen are central in 'A' Level and undergraduate syllabuses.