English Literature GCSE
Magic, art and illusion
What Magic, art and illusion means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Magic, art and illusion
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Prospero's magic, derived from his books, and his creation of the masque link to Renaissance interest in magic and learning.
Topics that use Magic, art and illusion
- Shakespeare (AQA GCSE)
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