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What books should you read for A-level English literature?
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If you're in an AP Language class, one of the major stresses is on analysing well-written essays and poems and such. A great book that is designed specifically to help students do this is called "The Language of Composition," and my school offered it as the text for the class. However, if your school does not, and you're very serious about furthering your knowledge and skills or if you simply want to pass the AP test, you should really consider buying it. You should find that in class you read a variation of literature; my class spent a lot of time on those essays and also on world literature books that IB required (such as "The Woman in the Dunes," "The Assault," "Chronicle of a Death Foretold," and such). But also you might want to look at Steinbeck's writing and especially work on period pieces, such as 20th centurty and earlier. I believe that on my AP exam we had an essay from the 17th or 18th century. You want to be able to read them quickly (there's a rather short time limit on the multiple choice) and understand them both in their implicit and explicit meanings. Essay writing is, of course, the majority of the test. This is where your teacher should help you, and you should discover that you can't learn to write a "9" essay out of a book. However, if you really struggle with writing an essay, a book that can help you develop a good, strong thesis and should help you to come up with good commentary is called "Prentice Hall Handbook for Writers." It also helps to look at some of the particularly powerful essays or speeches that you come across in class, find the good points, and try then to emulate them when you write. I received two solid "A's" in the class this last year (both semesters), and I am anticipating good results on the AP exam that I recently took. Hopefully this can help anyone who's looking to do very well in this challenging course.
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∙ 14y ago
Some recommended books for A-level English literature include "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. These texts are commonly studied due to their rich language, diverse themes, and historical significance.
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∙ 9y agoSome good books to read for A-Level English Literature are:
- Hamlet by William Shakespeare
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Othello by William Shakespeare
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- The Color Purple by Alice Walker
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