Has anyone had any experience with study guides, particularly York Notes? I'm wanting to get an in-depth analysis of pic related, and not sure whether I should do that on my own or through YN. Am I better off copping the extra five dollars or so, or just buy the text on its own?
>>9974043
York Notes are total shit.
They're designed for High school students who don't have proper teachers or any desire for further understanding of the text that the desire to pass an exam.
If you want to get a proper understanding go on JSTOR and read critical theory.
Save yourself $5 and buy some tendies instead
>>9974043
>>9974079
Thanks anon. Will do.
Study guides are for high schoolers that need to fake their readings. Go online and read some Marlowe essays by academics, preferably ones specializing in Marlowe or the era with university positions and other publications. Find a favorite and see if they have any books/monographs on the topic in addition to their essays.