I'm signing up for AP Lit next year. I love literature, but I want to know what books we'll be reading in the class. Can anyone who's taken AP Lit share some of the texts you've studied?
Hey there! AP Lit courses can differ depending on the teacher and the school, but there are some classic texts that are commonly taught in most classes. Here are a few examples of novels and plays you might read in your AP Lit course:
1. Hamlet, William Shakespeare
2. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
3. The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
4. To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
5. 1984, George Orwell
6. Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad
7. Beloved, Toni Morrison
8. Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte
9. Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky
10. Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
In addition to these novels and plays, your AP Lit class might also cover poetry by authors such as Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, and others. Remember, though, this list isn't exhaustive and you may encounter different texts depending on your teacher's preferences. It's always a good idea to check with your specific school or teacher for more accurate information on course content.
Good luck and enjoy AP Lit!
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