Publisher's Synopsis
The "Longman Study Texts" are designed to cover a wide range of classics and modern writers and the full range of literary genres. They are geared to both examination and coursework requirements at GCSE level with many texts for A level study, and they aim to avoid examination short cuts such as plot summaries or potted character sketches.;This text of "Paradise Postponed" is accompanied here by editorial introductions and notes and questions which aim to give GCSE and A level students the opportunity to explore the characters, ideas and situations within the book. A personal essay by the writer, who is the author of several novels and well known as a radio, television and stage dramatist, is included.