A Level English literature builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE, introducing learners to the discipline of advanced literary criticism. The English literature A level encourages students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies. Students must study a minimum of eight texts, including at least two examples of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama. These must include: * at least three texts published before 1900, including at least one text by Shakespeare * at least one work first published or performed after 2000 * at least one unseen text