English Literature

Years 12 and 13

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The Guardian Books

Explore books to read using this fantastic section of the Guardian Newspaper website. It includes books of the year, suggestions of what to read, non-fiction reviews, fiction and poetry reviews and much much more.

Christina Rossetti in Context

Read this book by author Antony Harrison, written in 1988.

Hamlet: A Sourcebook

This sourcebook offers extensive introductory comment on the contexts, critical history and performance of the text, from publication to the present, annotated extracts from key contextual documents, reviews, critical works and the text itself, cross-references between documents and sections of the guide, in order to suggest links between texts, contexts and criticism and suggestions for further reading.

Frankenstein:

A Sourcebook

This sourcebook examines Mary Shelley's novel within its literary and cultural contexts, bringing together material on the contexts from which Frankenstein emerged, the novel's early reception, adaptation and performance of the work (from theatre to pop music) and recent criticism.

Hamlet:

A Critical Reader

This collection of newly-commissioned essays gives readers an overview of past critical views of the play as well as new writing about the play from today's leading scholars. The range of perspectives offered makes the book an invaluable companion to anyone studying the play at an advanced level.

Hamlet:

Language and Writing

This informative guide reveals Hamlet as marking a turning point in Shakespeare's use of language and dramatic form as well as addressing the key problem at the play's core: Hamlet's inaction. It also looks at recent critical approaches to the play and its theatre history, including the recent David Tennant / RSC Hamlet on both stage and TV screen.

Listen To It

In Our Time

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of ideas - including topics drawn from philosophy, science, history, religion and culture.

Front Row

Listen to the live magazine programme on the world of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Poetry Please

Roger McGough introduces selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners.

A Good Read

A Good Read is one of BBC Radio 4's longest-running programmes in which two guests join the main presenter to choose and discuss their favourite books and suggest books worth reading.

Open Book

Listen to Open Book, BBC Radio 4's book review programme.

Watch It

Massolit

Expand your subject knowledge with our extensive library of short video lectures – each one presented by a subject expert.

Royal Shakespeare Company Learning Zone

To support with your studies in Shakespeare and deepen your knowledge. With plot guides, timelines, video, quizzes and more, this new website can help you master Shakespeare, whether it's for exam revision, coursework or classroom work.

The Handmaids Tale Conference

A recorded version, available on YouTube. A series of talks by expert English teachers on the topic of "The Handmaid's Tale".

TED Talk:

Literature and Empathy

Reading fiction can educate us emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, says Beth Ann Fennelly, creative writing professor and poet laureate of Mississippi. She makes the case for why we humans — and the world — continue to need literature.

TED Talk:

The Power of Fiction

This TED Talk analyses the ways a story can enhance, alter and transform how we see the world around us.

Visit It

The National Theatre

Visit the National Theatre situated on the Southbank in London.

Shakespeare Globe

Visit the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London.

Royal Shakespeare Company

Visit theatres with productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Literary and Book Festivals

Explore and visit the UK's best literary festivals.

British Library

Visit the British Library in London.

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon in the West Midlands to see Shakespeare's Birthplace, find out more about him and also visit his wife's, Anne Hathaway, rural cottage.

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