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Aimed at GCSE and A Level students and teachers, Discovering Literature is a reliable research space that will deepen your understanding and inspire fresh ideas for learning remotely and in the classroom.
Examining literature in context from the medieval period through to the 20th century, you’ll find articles, films, teachers’ notes and original sources to bring poems, plays and novels to life. Investigate close readings, historical context, genres and character analysis, all created by experts for you and your students.
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An Inspector Calls
Guilt and social responsibility are key themes throughout An Inspector Calls. Discover the personal beliefs, experiences and wider political landscape that inspired J B Priestley's play.
'Checking Out Me History', 'Flag' and 'Half Caste'
Explore the complexities of John Agard’s poetry in this close reading from Daljit Nagra. How do the poems engage with questions of identity, nationhood, and the legacies of Empire and enslavement?
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