English Literature GCSE
Pastoral
What Pastoral means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, OCR.
Definitions of Pastoral
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A literary genre that idealizes rural life and landscapes. It presents a romanticized, peaceful vision of the countryside, often involving shepherds and shepherdesses.
Literature that portrays an idealised version of country life.
Literature that portrays an idealized version of country life.
Literature that idealises rural life and landscapes.
Topics that use Pastoral
- Cynddylan on a Tractor (Eduqas GCSE)
- Mametz Wood (Eduqas GCSE)
- Silas Marner (Eduqas GCSE)
- The Field-Mouse (Eduqas GCSE)
- The Passionate Shepherd to His Love (OCR GCSE)
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