B.A. (CBCS) (Sem.V) Examination - History of English Literature - August 2021

Sep 20, 2026

This document provides the examination question paper for the B.A. (CBCS) Semester V course in English Literature, administered in August 2021. The exam focuses on the History of English Literature from the Elizabethan Age to the Neo-classical age, with specific emphasis on John Milton's Samson Agonistes. It features comprehensive essay-style questions covering major themes, character analysis of Samson and Dalila, the works of Edmund Spenser, John Donne's contribution to metaphysical poetry, Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan drama, and Samuel Richardson's role in the development of the modern novel, alongside short-note sections on Harapha, the Chorus, and periodical essays. The total marks allotted for the examination are 70, reflecting a standard academic assessment structure for undergraduate literature students.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Samson Agonistes Analysis

Themes and Characterization

Elizabethan and Neo-classical Literature

Poetry and Drama Studies

Short Notes and Essay Topics

FAQs

What specific works and eras are covered in the August 2021 English examination?

The examination covers the History of English Literature from the Elizabethan Age to the Neo-classical age, with a dedicated focus on John Milton's play, Samson Agonistes.

Which literary figures are the subjects of the long-form essay questions?

The essay questions require students to discuss John Milton, Edmund Spenser, John Donne, Christopher Marlowe, and Samuel Richardson.

What are the options provided for the short note section?

Students are asked to choose one topic from two groups: the first group includes Harapha or the Chorus in Samson Agonistes; the second group includes Christopher Marlowe's defects or Joseph Addison's contribution to periodical essays.

Sep 20, 2026

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