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Past Year Papers
Past year exam papers help you understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and improve time management and confidence through practice.
01: In Memoriam
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02: W.H. Auden
Poem – The Shield of Archilles
03: John Osborne
Poem – Look Back in Anger
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UPSC English Literature Optional Syllabus
PAPER – I
Section-A
- The Renaissance; Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama; Metaphysical Poetry; The Epic and the Mock-epic; Neo-classicism; Satire; The Romantic Movement; The Rise of the Novel; The Victorian Age.
- William Shakespeare: King Lear and The Tempest.
- John Donne. The following poems:
- Canonization
- Death be not proud
- The Good Morrow
- On his Mistress going to bed
- The Relic
- John Milton: Paradise Lost, I, II, IV, IX
- Alexander Pope: The Rape of the Lock.
- William Wordsworth. The following poems:
- Ode on Intimations of Immortality
- Tintern Abbey
- Three years she grew
- She dwelt among untrodden ways
- Michael
- Resolution and Independence
- The World is too much with us
- Milton, thou shouldst be living at this hour
- Upon Westminster Bridge
- Alfred Tennyson: In Memoriam.
- Henrik Ibsen: A Doll’s House.
Section-B
- Jonathan Swift: Gulliver’s Travels.
- Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice.
- Henry Fielding: Tom Jones.
- Charles Dickens: Hard Times.
- George Eliot: The Mill on the Floss.
- Thomas Hardy: Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
- Mark Twain: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
PAPER – II
Section-A
- Modernism; Poets of the Thirties; The stream-of-consciousness Novel; Absurd Drama; Colonialism and Post-Colonialism; Indian Writing in English; Marxist, Psychoanalytical and Feminist approaches to literature; Post-Modernism.
- William Butler Yeats. The following poems:
- Easter 1916
- The Second Coming
- A Prayer for my daughter
- Sailing to Byzantium
- The Tower
- Among School Children
- Leda and the Swan
- Meru
- Lapis Lazuli
- The Second Coming
- Byzantium
- T.S. Eliot. The following poems:
- The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
- The journey of the Magi
- Burnt Norton
- W.H. Auden. The following poems:
- Partition
- Musee des Beaux Arts
- In Memory of W.B. Yeats
- Lay your sleeping head, my love
- The Unknown Citizen
- Consider
- Mundus Et Infans
- The Shield of Achilles
- September 1, 1939
- Petition
- John Osborne: Look Back in Anger.
- Samuel Beckett: Waiting for Godot.
- Philip Larkin. The following poems:
- Next
- Please
- Deceptions
- Afternoons
- Days
- Mr. Bleaney
- A.K. Ramanujan. The following poems:
- Looking for a Causim on a Swing
- A River
- Of Mothers, among other Things
- Love Poem for a Wife 1
- Small-Scale Reflections on a Great House
- Obituary (All these poems are available in the anthology Ten Twentieth Century Indian Poets, edited by R. Parthasarthy, published by Oxford University Press, New Delhi).
Section-B
- Joseph Conrad: Lord Jim
- James Joyce: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
- D.H. Lawrence: Sons and Lovers.
- E.M. Forster: A Passage to India.
- Virginia Woolf: Mrs. Dalloway.
- Raja Rao: Kanthapura.
- V.S. Naipaul: A House for Mr. Biswas.
UPSC English Literature Optional Course
Paper-II, Section (A) & Section (B)
- Lesson 01 - W.B Yeats
- Lesson 02 - Peom - Easter 1916, The Second Coming
- Lesson 03 - Poem - A Prayer for my daughtern, Sailing to Byzantium
- Lesson 04 - Leda and the Swan, Meru Poem
- Lesson 05 - Thomas Stearns Eliot (T S Eliot)
Paper-I, Section (A) & Section (B)
- Lesson 01 - Intro William Shakespeare
- Lesson 02 - Author - William Shakespeare
- Lesson 03 - King Lear
- Lesson 04 - PYQ - King Lear Part - 2
- Lesson 05 - The Tempest
Paper I & II – History of English Literature
- Lesson 01 - The Renaissance
- Lesson 02 - The Age of Shakespeare
- Lesson 03 - Milton Age
- Lesson 04 - The Age Of Dryden
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F.A.Qs
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A1: The UPSC English Literature Optional is one of the optional subjects available for candidates appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination. It involves studying a range of English literary texts, including prose, poetry, drama, and literary criticism, spanning various periods and authors.
A2: Yes, English Literature can be a good optional subject for candidates who have a strong interest or background in literature. It allows for in-depth study of literary works and can be particularly advantageous for those who enjoy reading and analyzing texts. However, it is essential to consider your comfort with the subject and ability to handle literary analysis.
A3: The syllabus for the English Literature Optional in UPSC is divided into two papers:
Paper I focuses on English literature from the Renaissance to the 19th century, covering poetry, drama, prose, and essays from authors like Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth.
Paper II covers 19th-century literature to the present, including modern and contemporary works, and involves studying authors like T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf, as well as literary criticism.
A4: To prepare for the English Literature Optional:
Thoroughly read and analyze the texts mentioned in the syllabus.
Make detailed notes on themes, characters, and literary styles.
Study literary criticism and theories to deepen understanding.
Practice writing answers to past UPSC questions to improve speed and clarity.
Engage in discussions or join study groups to gain different perspectives.
A5: Coaching classes are not mandatory for the English Literature Optional, especially if you have a strong grasp of the subject. However, they can provide structured guidance, Study Material, particularly for answer writing and complex texts. Self-study with a disciplined approach and the right resources can also be effective.
A6: No, there is no negative marking.
A7: Dedicate at least 4-6 months, with Right and regular study + practice.
A8: it can demonstrate your critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
A9: Yes, anyone can take English Literature as an optional subject, regardless of their academic background.
A10: There are two papers: Paper I and Paper II, each carrying 250 marks.
A11: Each paper is of 3 hours duration.