The Withered Arm and Other Wessex Tales everything you need to catch up, study and prepare for the 2025 and 2026 exams

Devised with the help of expert examiners and teachers, an easy-to-use literature study guide which aims to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation of the text. Also of interest to the general reader.

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