Resources for English Literature ‘O’ Level Programme
Study Fahrenheit 451: A Fireman’s Fight for Truth
“Fahrenheit 451” is a book by Ray Bradbury that was first published in 1953. It’s about a future in America where books are banned and there are “firemen” whose job is to burn any books they find.
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Wide Sargasso Sea: ‘The Madwoman in the Attic’
The book “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys was published in 1966 and is seen as a prequel and response to Charlotte Brontë’s famous novel “Jane Eyre.”
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Animal Farm: Satire and Rebellion in a Farmyard
Animal Farm is a famous book written by George Orwell in 1945. It tells the story of Manor Farm, where the animals are subjected to the harsh authority of Mr. Jones, the reckless farmer.
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How to Score in Literature – Download Free Notes ‘Gossamer’
Gossamer is a captivating book written by Lois Lowry and published in 2006. It’s a unique novel that blends fantasy and realism, perfect for young adult readers. The story delves into the intriguing origins of dreams and centers around the adventures of Littlest One, a magical and fairy-like creature.
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How to Excel in Literature: The River Between
Written in 1965, the novel by prolific Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was published as part of the African Writers Series. The River Between is the story of the separation of two neighbouring villages in Kenya instigated by differences in faith.
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How to Excel in Literature: The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice is a wonderfully relevant text to study in modern times. Love, Greed, Friendship, Prejudice and Justice intermingle in a timelessly entertaining play that has kept audiences on the edges of their seats for centuries.
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How to Excel in Literature: Hullabaloo In The Guava Orchard
Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard is best read with a glass of guava juice and a pot of laughs. Written by Kiran Desai and set in the Indian village of Shahkot, the author based her novel on the real life story of a man named Kapila Pradhan, who actually lived in a tree for 15 years.
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