Mir Afzal Holy Thursday (Songs of Innocence) William Blake’s poem “Holy Thursday” appears in his 1789 collection of poems Songs of Innocence. (Songs of Experience also contains a Holy Thursday poem that contrasts with this song.) The poem describes a ceremony held on Ascension Day, which in England was then known as Holy Thursday, a name that … Read more
Songs of Innocence and Experience Summary Songs of Innocence, William Blake’s second collection of poetry, was published in 1789. He published it with illustrated plates of his own design, a feat he accomplished by an engraving and illustrating method of his own conception. Blake’s series of Illuminated Books began with the publishing of Songs of … Read more
The Stone Goddess – Summary “The Stone Goddess” by Sri Aurobindo is a sonnet. Sri Aurobindo penned this poem after visiting a Kali shrine on the Narmada River. “You stand before a Kali temple beside a sacred river and see what?—a sculpture, a gracious piece of architecture, but in a moment mysteriously, unexpectedly there is … Read more
Electron by Aurobindo Ghosh Electron is a manuscript poem by Sri Aurobindo in which he explains the electron in scientific terms and how it behaves in the real world. Text of the Poem ElectronThe electron on which forms and worlds are built,Leaped into being, a particle of God.A spark from the eternal Energy spilt,It is … Read more
Adverbial Clauses : Meaning and Examples An adverbial clause does the work of an adverb ; like the noun clauses and the adjective clauses, the adverbial clauses too have structures of their own, consisting of their own subject predicate pattern, attached to the main clauses in the complex sentences. Type of Adverbial Clauses A. Adverbial … Read more
The Vagabond by Robert Louis Stevenson Summary of the poem The poem “The Vagabond” by R. L. Stevenson represents the kind of life the poet would like to live. All the narrator wants is to live a natural existence surrounded by heaven, land, birds, and the river. The poet recounts the carefree existence of a … Read more
Risks by Janet Rand Janet Rand’s poem Risks is a motivational and inspirational piece. Each action undertaken by humans involves an element of risk: hope may turn to despair, and life may end in death. Risk is an inherent component of existence. We might remark that life is fraught with dangers and that overcoming fear … Read more
The Lotus by Toru Dutt Detailed Summary of The Lotus “The Lotus” is a gilded Petrarchan sonnet. It exhibits Toru’s remarkable sensitivity to nature and colour. We come into many instances where we struggle for “positions” that may or may not be legitimate. This poem can be read in such a way that one should … Read more
The Castle by Edwin Muir Introduction “The Castle” by Edwin Muir describes the capture of a castle as seen firsthand by a soldier. It describes an unnamed combat. It also illustrates the truth that an army is only strong if its troops cannot be bribed. Safety of the castle:The soldiers had spent the entire summer … Read more
The Importance of a Reading Habit Good morning to everyone. Today, I am going to talk about how important it is to have a reading habit. Reading is one of the most basic talents. A child must learn how to prosper in life. A good reading habit is a blessing. A good reading habit enlightens … Read more
Speech on The Importance of Tree Planting Good morning to each and every one of you. Suresh, a student in class XI, would like to give a short statement about the importance of tree planting. Trees benefit our ecosystem by supplying oxygen, enhancing air quality, influencing climate, conserving water, maintaining soil, and providing habitat for … Read more
The Rising of The Moon by Lady Gregory Summary of the Play “The Rising of The Moon†“The Rising of The Moon†is a one-act play written by Lady Gregory in about 1904. It was included in her book “Seven Short Plays†(1909). It was first staged in March 1907 at the Abbey Theatre. The … Read more