A level English Literature (A)

Course summary

In A Level English Literature, we study a wonderful range of novels, poetry and prose from all eras and all cultures. You will be studying “Love Through the Ages” which means you will be analysing and enjoying literature based around the fascinating topic of Love. Your Shakespeare play will be Othello, where Jealousy leads to murder. Your Novel will be The Great Gatsby, where the American Dream is always within their reach but never within their grasp. There will also be poetry from the greatest lovers of their time: Shakespeare; Blake; Keats; Rosetti and naughty Lord Byron. You’ll study modern literature too! You get to read some brilliant Carol Ann Duffy poems. You’ll be studying a Streetcar Named Desire, the story of a woman destroyed by desire. You’ll also study The Colour Purple, a harrowing wonderful novel that will change your life. And finally, you’ll be reading Frankenstein, that terrifying Gothic classic and comparing it thematically to a modern novel of your choice. This is your coursework. What would a compelling novel be for you? Write about what you are passionate about. This course can lead on to a career in anything; this is because it strengthens your analytical abilities and broadens your transferable skills in all areas. It’s also wonderful to understand and benefit from the wisdom and creativity within.