ICSE / ISC Class 12 · English

ISC Class 12 English Literature Syllabus

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Updated 23 Sept 2026

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ISC Class 12 English Literature is an excursion of immortal themes, rich poetic thinking, and vibrant characters. The syllabus is a broad selection of drama, prose, and poetry, where students can discover the richness of human feelings, social structure, and philosophical thinking. Literature study makes one more analytical, more sympathetic, and more competent in the use of language. Through a complex combination of classics and modern works, this syllabus sets students up for exams as well as a lifelong love of literature. CISCE revises the prescribed texts from time to time, so confirm the list for your own examination year in Appendix I on cisce.org or with your school before you buy books.

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Syllabus Table

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SectionTitleAuthor

Drama

The Tempest (Entire play)

William Shakespeare

(Acts I, II, III, IV, V — All acts and scenes)

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Poetry

The Darkling Thrush

Thomas Hardy

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The Tiger

William Blake

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Birches

Robert Frost

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Crossing the Bar

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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Dover Beach

Matthew Arnold

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We are the Music Makers

Arthur O'Shaughnessy

Short Stories

To Build a Fire

Jack London

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The Story of an Hour

Kate Chopin

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The Singing Lesson

Katherine Mansfield

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The Sound Machine

Roald Dahl

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B. Wordsworth

V. S. Naipaul

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Salvatore

W. Somerset Maugham

The ICSE English Literature syllabus promotes close reading of the works, familiarity with literary devices, and appreciation of atmosphere and language. The students are asked to read each work in depth, from theme and character to structure and stylistic features. Revision at frequent intervals, annotated reading, and practice in textual and analytical question responses will result in proficiency in this valuable subject and high mark in the board exams.

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