What topics are covered in Edexcel GCSE English Literature?

Edexcel GCSE English Literature covers 5 sections: Shakespeare, Post-1914 British play or novel, The 19th-century novel, The poetry anthology, Unseen poetry. Each section contains multiple topics with detailed revision notes, key terms, and exam tips.

How long are the Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam papers?

Paper 1 (Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature): 1 hour 45 minutes, 80 marks, 50% of the GCSE. Paper 2 (19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789): 2 hours 15 minutes, 80 marks, 50% of the GCSE. Figures from the Edexcel specification (1ET0).

How many topics are in Edexcel GCSE English Literature?

There are 24 topics across 5 sections in Edexcel GCSE English Literature, following the 1ET0 specification.

Can I try Edexcel GCSE English Literature before signing up?

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What exam board is this course for?

This course follows the Edexcel GCSE specification (1ET0) for English Literature.

Edexcel GCSE English Literature 1ET0 Revision Notes & Past Papers

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2.1 The 19th-century novel

Jane Eyre · Great Expectations · Jekyll and Hyde · A Christmas Carol · Pride and Prejudice · Silas Marner · Frankenstein · Answering the 19th-century novel question153 notes

2.1 Jane Eyre

2.1 Great Expectations

2.1 Jekyll and Hyde

2.1 A Christmas Carol

2.1 Pride and Prejudice

2.1 Silas Marner

2.1 Frankenstein

2.1 Answering the 19th-century novel question

The 19th-century novel overview

2.2 The poetry anthology

Relationships · Conflict · Time and Place · Belonging · Answering the anthology question68 notes

Specification

Paper 1

1.1 Shakespeare

1.1 Macbeth

1.1 The Tempest

1.1 Romeo and Juliet

1.1 Much Ado About Nothing

1.1 Twelfth Night

1.1 The Merchant of Venice

1.1 Answering the Shakespeare question

1.2 Post-1914 British play or novel

1.2 An Inspector Calls

1.2 Animal Farm

1.2 Answering the post-1914 question

Paper 2

2.1 The 19th-century novel

2.1 Jane Eyre

2.1 Great Expectations

2.1 Jekyll and Hyde

2.1 A Christmas Carol

2.1 Pride and Prejudice

2.1 Silas Marner

2.1 Frankenstein

2.1 Answering the 19th-century novel question

2.2 The poetry anthology

2.2 Relationships

2.2 Conflict

2.2 Time and Place

2.2 Belonging

2.2 Answering the anthology question

2.3 Unseen poetry

2.3 Unseen poetry

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Specification

Paper 1

1.1 Shakespeare

1.1 Macbeth

1.1 The Tempest

1.1 Romeo and Juliet

1.1 Much Ado About Nothing

1.1 Twelfth Night

1.1 The Merchant of Venice

1.1 Answering the Shakespeare question

1.2 Post-1914 British play or novel

1.2 An Inspector Calls

1.2 Animal Farm

1.2 Answering the post-1914 question

Paper 2

2.1 The 19th-century novel

2.1 Jane Eyre

2.1 Great Expectations

2.1 Jekyll and Hyde

2.1 A Christmas Carol

2.1 Pride and Prejudice

2.1 Silas Marner

2.1 Frankenstein

2.1 Answering the 19th-century novel question

2.2 The poetry anthology

2.2 Relationships

2.2 Conflict

2.2 Time and Place

2.2 Belonging

2.2 Answering the anthology question

2.3 Unseen poetry

2.3 Unseen poetry

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered in Edexcel GCSE English Literature?

How long are the Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam papers?

How many topics are in Edexcel GCSE English Literature?

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