The Machiavel: A Tale of Lies and Deceit Student eBook [PDF Download]

The Machiavel: A Tale of Lies and Deceit introduces students to the Machiavel as a narrative that has shaped, and continues to shape, our world.

The study provides students the opportunity for close engagement with the following texts: 

• The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

• The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare

• The Talented Mr Ripley directed by Anthony Minghella

By engaging in a close study of classic representations of the Machiavel as a tale of lies and deceit alongside a contemporary re-creation of this story, students will develop their knowledge of how this narrative has influenced the ways societies and cultures understand and characterise themselves. 

This student book is a highly valuable resource for students and teachers of the NSW Stage 6 English Year 11 Advanced Module A: Narratives that Shape our World. It includes:

• Engaging classroom activities to develop skills in analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of texts

• Texts regarded as quality literature

• Texts that represent a variety of cultural, social, and gender perspectives