MA English Semester 2 Examination - May 2023 - English Literature of The Romantic Period

Sep 20, 2026

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This document serves as the official examination paper for the M.A. Semester II English Literature program, specifically covering the Romantic Period. It outlines critical essay questions and short note topics centered on seminal works of the era, including William Blake's 'The Lamb' and 'The Tyger,' Samuel Taylor Coleridge's supernatural poetry, Lord Byron's characteristic themes, Percy Bysshe Shelley's 'The Masque of Anarchy,' and novels by Jane Austen and Mary Shelley. The paper requires students to engage in deep textual analysis, discuss the socio-ethical concerns of nineteenth-century Europe, and evaluate literary devices used by major Romantic authors. Structured for a 70-mark assessment, it offers choices between thematic questions, encouraging students to demonstrate their mastery of Romantic thought and literary criticism.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Exam Questions

Section 1: Poetry and Criticism

Section 2: Novels and Literary Analysis

Section 3: Short Notes

FAQs

What are the primary poetry topics covered in this examination?

The examination covers the analysis of William Blake's 'The Lamb' and 'The Tyger,' supernatural elements in Coleridge's poetry, Byronic characteristics, and Shelley's 'The Masque of Anarchy.'

Which novels are included in the assessment?

The assessment includes critical analysis of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' and Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' focusing on social themes and literary elements.

How is the examination structured for students?

The exam consists of four primary essay questions with internal options and a fifth section requiring students to write short notes on any two selected topics.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Miles