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GCSE English Literature set texts

The GCSE English Literature curriculum requires students to study a range of high quality, intellectually challenging, and substantial whole texts in detail. These must include:

at least one play by Shakespeare
at least one 19th century novel
a selection of poetry since 1789, including representative Romantic poetry
fiction or drama from the British Isles from 1914 onwards

Use the links below to view lists of relevant set texts, revision guides and study material for Papers 1 and 2 in the GCSE English Literature (9–1) exams (first teaching Sept 2015) by exam board.