Mir Afzal

Mir Afzal is an experienced and passionate educator with numerous degrees, including a B.Sc, M.A in English Language and Literature, M.A in Sociology, and M.Ed. He has spent over a decade shaping young minds in various classroom settings. Mir views the world as a classroom and considers himself a torchbearer of knowledge, with a vision of illuminating minds. Through his websites Smart English Notes, he ignites this passion by sharing insightful perspectives on diverse topics. His goal is to stimulate awareness, inspire action, and weave understanding across societies. Beyond imparting knowledge, Mir aims to transform minds and build a more empathetic world.

W. H. Auden: Poems Summary and Analysis of “September 1, 1939”

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“September 1, 1939,” one of Auden’s most famous and oft-quoted poems, gained new prominence after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Curiously, though, Auden came to dislike this work, finding it “dishonest” and a “forgery.” He had his publisher include a note that the work was “trash he was ashamed to have written”; he also tried to keep it out of later collections of his poems. It is unclear why he felt so embarrassed by the poem. It has remained a staple of Auden’s work as well as an inspiring call to speak out in hope for justice and brotherhood despite times of war or terror.

Summary of How Soon Hath Time By John Milton

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Summary of How Soon Hath Time It is, generally, believed that the Sonnet – “How Soon Hath Time” was composed on 9th December, 1631, on the occasion of Poet John Milton’s twenty third birth anniversary. In this sonnet, John Milton expresses his dissatisfaction that Time is passing very swiftly and he has not been able … Read more

Enterprise By Nissim Ezekiel Summary and Questions Answers

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Enterprise is one of those wonderful poems published in Ezekiel’s collection of poems named ‘The Unfinished Man.’ It revolves around a metaphorical journey to a pilgrimage started by some enthusiastic people, including poet. Though the journey started in high spirit, faced some setbacks in the middle.

This is a Photograph of Me | Summary and Questions Answers

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“This is a Photograph of Me” is written by a famous Canadian poet and novelist Margaret Atwood (1939- ). The  poem is open to many interpretations. The poem begins in a seemingly conventional manner. It describes a photograph which was taken a few years back and evokes a mood of nostalgia but in the middle of the poem there appears parenthesis a remark beginning with the two lines. “The photograph was taken. The day after I drowned.”

The Dawn’s Awake |Summary | Paraphrase |Questions and Answers

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Summary of The Dawn’s Awake “The Dawn’s Awake” is a beautiful poem written by Otto Leland Bohanan. In this poem, the poet expresses the hardships and struggles Afro-Americans have endured in the past. He says that after a long time of slavery, we have finally reached the goal of freedom.Now, we are able to enjoy … Read more

Gulliver’s Travels: Among the Little People of Lilliput Summary

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Gulliver’s Travels: Among the Little People of Lilliput Gulliver’s Teavells is a wonderful story mostly loved by the young children. Gulliver is the lovely character known for his sincerity, bravery and wisdom. This wonderful story is written by Jonathan swift. The story recounts the story of Lemuel Gulliver, an Englishman trained as a surgeon who … Read more

Gulliver Among The Little People| Summary| Questions and Answers |Tulip English|Class 5th

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Gulliver Among The Little People Introduction: “Gulliver Among The Little People” is a wonderful story written by Jonathan swift. Gulliver is a practical-minded Englishman trained as a surgeon who takes to the seas when his business fails. Summary Gulliver’s adventure begins, when he goes to the sea as a surgeon on a merchant ship, Antelope. … Read more

Birbal the wise | Summary |Questions Answers | Class 5th| Tulip English

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Birbal the wise Introduction ‘Birbal the wise’ is one of the widely read stories for children. Who doesn’t know about Birbal? His real name was ‘Maheshdas’. The character of Birbal is a common name everywhere as he is known for his outstanding wit and wisdom. He was a great poet and singer in the court … Read more

A Malefactor By Anton Chekov – Summary and Question Answers

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A Malefactor is a very short story written by Anton Chekov. Denis Grigoryev, an “ exceedingly lean little peasant in a striped hempen shirt and patched drawers” is brought before the magistrate to stand trial. His crime is that Ivan Semyonovich Akinfov, a railway watchman, saw him engaged in removing a fastening nut from the railway line.