English Literature A-Level
The construction of truth and history
What The construction of truth and history means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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How sacred texts are constructed, questioned through narrative voice and metafictional elements that highlight manipulation of truth for political power.
Topics that use The construction of truth and history
- 5e. Literature post-1900 (Non-exam assessment component) suggested texts - RELIGION IN LITERATURE (OCR A-Level)
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