Richard Coleman is the founder of Coleman’s Notes® an independent publishing project created to help students and general readers understand, analyse and enjoy literature more deeply.

Our growing range includes detailed Student Guides for GCSE, International GCSE and A Level English Literature, alongside Reader’s Companions for popular and contemporary fiction.

Each guide is designed to make complex books and plays accessible without oversimplifying them. Depending on the title, our guides explore plot, characters, themes, context, language and literary techniques, alongside exam-focused material including revision questions, essay plans and model answers.

For general readers, our Reader’s Companions provide chapter-by-chapter guidance, character analysis, themes, background and discussion material to enrich the reading experience.

Our most recent collection is Great Albums Rediscovered recalling, analysing and listening to some of the greatest albums of all time.

Coleman’s Notes® is an independent series and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the authors, publishers, estates or examination boards associated with the works covered.

UNDERSTAND • ANALYSE • REVISE • SUCCEED

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