This ultimate study guide features comprehensive revision notes, exam preparation strategies, and a detailed analysis of the 30 prescribed poems from Songs of Ourselves Vol.2 to help students achieve top marks.

Traditionally published by Jarndyce & Jarvis Press, UK, and peer-reviewed for strict alignment with the latest Cambridge Exam criteria, this definitive masterclass is written by verified and internationally recognized author Emile Armanious.

Published and distributed worldwide by Jarndyce and Jarvis Press UK, Poetry Analysis for Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in English 9695 Paper 1 Drama and Poetry A Study Guide for Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Selected Poems (new selection for 2026—2028 Exams) by Emile Armanious is designed to support students pursuing Cambridge International AS and A Level Literature (9695). It serves as both a roadmap and a resource for the two-year academic journey these courses offer.

Updated and fully aligned to the new Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in English 9695 syllabus for examination 2026 and 2027. This coursebook helps inspire a love of literature in English with a focus on building greater confidence in analysing poetry.

This 315-page study guide offers a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the 30 set poems from Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2, Selected Poems (new selection for 2026, 2027 and 2028). These analyses provide thorough preparation for the unseen paper question-in which students are required to respond to an unfamiliar poem-as well as a direct exam prep for the “Songs of Ourselves” anthology Volume 2.

This study guide approaches each poem as a complete, coherent artistic construction. Every analysis follows a consistent structure that reflects Cambridge priorities:

• clear understanding of central ideas

• attention to form, structure, and movement

• sustained thematic exploration

• precise analysis of poetic diction, tone, symbolism, sound, and imagery

• Figures of Speech, Stylistic Features & Literary Techniques

• evaluative conclusions that consolidate interpretation

The Critical Workshop
— A Premium Supplementary Companion to Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2. A 120-page exam-focused section devoted to all 30 set poems, highlighting key techniques, common pitfalls, Level 6 band descriptors, and model paragraphs — everything students need to move from understanding a poem to arguing it under exam conditions.

Part of the ClearPath Literature Analysis Series© by Emile Armanious, published by Jarndyce & Jarvis Press (UK) and Barnes & Noble (US).