English Literature

Course summary

Those possessed of an enquiring mind and a passion for our linguistic heritage will relish the diversity of English Literature and will thrive on its creative possibilities. The intellectually curious will learn to express opinion with confidence, freedom and skill, to enjoy the effects of discerning use of language and to explore a complex range of ideas from across the ages. Great literature articulates the mystery of the human condition; our ability to explore our existence is dependent upon language and it is perhaps the responsibility of each generation to analyse and even refashion the words we use.