The official texts for candidates preparing for the Literature in English exam in 2025/26 have been outlined by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The selected works span African and non-African literature, covering drama, prose, and poetry to enhance candidates’ comprehension of literary analysis, themes, and cultural contexts.
JAMB has recommended various anthologies and critical texts for comprehensive study in Literature in English. These resources provide essential background reading and practice exercises, covering a wide range of topics.
The drama texts for the JAMB 2025 literature exams include both African and non-African works, such as “Harvest of Corruption” by Frank Ogodo Ogbeche and “Othello” by William Shakespeare, respectively.
Similarly, the prose texts recommended for the JAMB 2025 literature exams encompass African and non-African works, including “Native Son” by Richard Wright.
A selection of African and non-African poetry has also been outlined for the JAMB 2025 exams, featuring works like “Vanity” by Birago Diop and “Crossing the Bar” by Alfred Tennyson.
Candidates looking to access the JAMB-recommended texts for Literature in English can find them through various sources, including physical bookstores, online retailers like Amazon and Jumia, educational libraries, university bookstores, digital libraries like Google Books, Project Gutenberg, and Open Library.
These resources are essential for candidates preparing for the JAMB 2025/26 Literature in English exams to enhance their understanding and analysis of literary works.