1. Visual Timeline This could be mindbogglingly huge so, I will show some restraint with who gets a mention and not sneak in all my favourite authors. Our topic is LOVE through the ages, so an aspect of love ought to be explored. You need to be aware of the evolution of literature – Kings and Queens, centuries and decades make reasonable divisions – I am sticking to British authors with the occasional important American thrown in. Use this with any knowledge of historical, social and cultural context and you will be alright with A03 & A04.
25. George Herbert (1593 – 1633) You won’t find any saucy references in my poetry. I’m not like dirty old Donne. My only loves are almighty God And my lovely mum (and the wife too I suppose)
52. William Blake (1757 – 1827) I write poetry, inspirational speeches, do engravings, paint, sculpt and get naked communicate with angels in the back garden!
67. Mary Shelley (1791 – 1851) I won the scary writing competition – properly kicking the arses of husband Percy and bad boy Byron! Frankenstein is still read more than some of their scribblings. Ha Ha - one nil to the fair sex.
99. Raymond Chandler (1888 – 1959) The High Window was one of my books – 1942 – So OY – Larkin give me some money – you’ve stolen my title (almost) and my look. “ I like smooth shiny girls, hardboiled and loaded with sin.” Not really!! - Don’t mix me up with Marlowe!!