EDGAR ALLAN POE'S THE TELL-TALE HEART.

We recently read this short story as an introduction to the gothic. The gothic will be a key genre in Year 13. Here is a classic animated version of Poe's famous tale. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4s9V8aQu4c&feature=related

WHY BOTHER READING?

The last few sessions of the school year were concerned with the value of Literature and the relevance of Literature in a digital world. The filming that students captured and the content of interviews is now being edited and shaped to create a short film that deals with the value and relevance of Literature.

The link below will allow students to access a recent Philip Hensher article published in The Independent that explores the power of fiction:

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/philip-hensher/philip-hensher-fiction-takes-you-to-places-that-life-cant-2309538.html

BBC RADIO FOUR REPORT: The Power Of Fiction.

This appeared on Radio Four's TODAY programme on the 7th July 2011.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9532000/9532475.stm