FA Part 1 students can download the official English Book III textbook here for free. This book is published by Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) Lahore and covers the Plays and Poems section of the 1st year English syllabus.
English Book III contains 3 plays and 20 poems selected from Pakistani and international literature. It is an important part of the FA board exam paper and helps students develop skills in literary analysis, comprehension, and appreciation of poetry and drama.
Book Overview
- Class: 11th Class / 1st Year
- Subject: English (Book III – Plays and Poems)
- Category: FA (Faculty of Arts)
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB)
- Publisher: Malik Muhammad Afzal & Sons, Lahore
- Edition: 2018-19
- Total Plays: 3
- Total Poems: 20
- Format: PDF (Free Download)
Contents
Part I: Plays
Play 1: Heat Lightning
A dramatic play that explores tension and conflict within family relationships. It deals with themes of misunderstanding, regret, and reconciliation.
Play 2: Visit to a Small Planet
A humorous science fiction play about an alien who visits Earth and is puzzled by human behavior. It satirizes war, politics, and society in a light-hearted way.
Play 3: The Oyster and the Pearl
A warm and witty play set in a small town, centered on themes of hope, dreams, and the kindness of ordinary people.
Part II: Poems
Poem 1: The Rain
A short nature poem that describes rain as a refreshing and life-giving force.
Poem 2: Night Mail
A rhythmic poem about a mail train traveling through the night, symbolizing connection and communication across distances.
Poem 3: Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now
A lyrical poem reflecting on the beauty of cherry blossoms and the shortness of life and time.
Poem 4: O Where are You Going?
A poem about courage and the call to adventure, presented as a dialogue between a questioner and a determined traveler.
Poem 5: In the Street of the Fruit Stalls
A vivid poem that captures the sights and sounds of a busy marketplace and reflects on memory and loss.
Poem 6: A Sindhi Woman
A poem celebrating the grace and dignity of a Sindhi woman balancing a basket on her head, drawing a contrast with modern life.
Poem 7: Times
A reflective poem about the passage of time and its effect on human life and relationships.
Poem 8: Ozymandias
Shelley’s famous sonnet about a ruined statue in the desert that reminds us of the inevitable fall of all power and pride.
Poem 9: The Feed
A poem exploring themes of nature, sustenance, and the cycle of life.
Poem 10: The Hollow Men
T.S. Eliot’s modernist poem about spiritual emptiness and the loss of meaning in modern society.
Poem 11: Leisure
A poem about the importance of slowing down and appreciating simple pleasures in a busy world.
Poem 12: Ruba’iyat
Selected quatrains from Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat, reflecting on life, fate, time, and the joy of the present moment.
Poem 13: A Tale of Two Cities
A poem drawing on the imagery of contrast between two cities and the divided nature of human experience.
Poem 14: My Neighbour Friend Breathing His Last!
A moving poem about witnessing the death of a neighbor, reflecting on mortality, grief, and human connection.
Poem 15: He Came to Know Himself
A poem about self-discovery and the journey toward understanding one’s true identity.
Poem 16: God’s Attributes
A devotional poem praising the qualities and greatness of God through poetic imagery.
Poem 17: The Delight Song
A celebratory poem expressing joy in nature, identity, and the beauty of existence.
Poem 18: Love – an Essence of All Religions
A spiritual poem that presents love as the common thread running through all faiths and human connections.
Poem 19: A Man of Words and Not of Deeds
A poem about the contrast between empty words and meaningful action, encouraging students to value deeds over promises.
Poem 20: In Broken Images
A thought-provoking poem about clarity, confusion, and the nature of understanding and self-deception.
Download English Book III Class 11 PDF
Click the button below to download the official PCTB English Book III (Plays and Poems) for FA 1st Year for free.
Who Should Read This
This book is for FA Part 1 students studying English under Punjab Board. Like English Book I, this book is also common for FSC, ICS, and ICOM 1st year students. The plays and poems section is an important part of the board exam, and this book is essential for scoring well in the literature portion of the English paper.
Applicable Boards
This PCTB textbook is used across all Punjab Board affiliated colleges — Lahore Board, Faisalabad Board, Gujranwala Board, Multan Board, Rawalpindi Board, Sargodha Board, DG Khan Board, and Sahiwal Board.
FAQs
Is this English Book III for FA 1st Year?
Yes. This is the official PCTB English Book III (Plays and Poems) for FA Part 1 students, academic year 2018-19.
Is this the same book used in FSC and ICS?
Yes. English Book III is common for all intermediate categories under Punjab Board including FA, FSC, ICS, and ICOM. All 1st year students use the same Plays and Poems textbook.
How many plays and poems are in this book?
English Book III contains 3 plays (Heat Lightning, Visit to a Small Planet, The Oyster and the Pearl) and 20 poems from Pakistani and international authors.
What is the difference between English Book I and English Book III?
English Book I contains short stories (prose), while English Book III contains plays and poems. Both are part of the complete 1st year English syllabus under Punjab Board.
Is this the 2018-19 edition?
Yes. This is the 2018-19 academic year edition published by PCTB and printed by Qudrat Ullah Printers, Lahore.