The question for this year’s Literature Essay Competition has been released, inspired by the tumultuous year we’ve all had…
QUESTION:
“The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks and feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Write an essay of no less than 1000 words, (including footnotes and appendices), utilising a relevant literary text of your choice on the theme of isolation and/or community.
The deadline for submission is Friday 18th June 2021.
The competition is open to all students aged between 14 and 18, including non-Ashbourne students. Entrants must not yet have commenced university study.
The prize for first place is £500, so this is certainly not an opportunity to be missed! Those lucky enough to be shortlisted will also receive a cash prize of £50.
You can find out about last year’s winner and their essay here: https://www.ashbournecollege.co.uk/news/english-essay-competition-winner-2020/
We look forward to reading your submission!