Mir Afzal Matsyagandhi by Sajitha Madhathil About The Author “Matsyagandhi” was written by “Sajitha Madhathil,” a feminist and Malayalam (Kerala) theatrical activist. She was a member of the Abhinethri (actress), Kerala’s first women’s theatre organisation. Sajitha Madathil is a veteran Indian film and theatre actress. Tanur is where she was born to Chandrashekharan Menon and Savithri. She … Read more
The Trick by Erisa Kironde Summary Erisa Kironde is a prolific writer in Uganda’s literary scene. She is an administrator, poet, playwright, columnist, critic, editor, and teacher. J. M. Synge’s plays, an Irish writer, have had a big influence on him. His play “The Trick” is based on Synge’s play The Shadow of the Glen. … Read more
Toasted English by R.K. Narayan Summary In this essay “Toasted English” R.K. Narayan uses fantastic examples to demonstrate the differences between American and British English. The author reminds us that, like Indians, Americans pushed the British out of their country but allowed the English to stay. By abandoning Passive Voice, the Americans simplified the use … Read more
A Swan Song by Anton Chekhov Anton Chekhov’s plays demonstrate a keen eye, a clear vision, and a steady hand over his ability as a humourist, dramatist, and physician. Chekhov’s plays are a scientific examination of human nature, its follies, grandeur, and dignity, even in its most absurd moments. His plays are an investigation into … Read more
Russia-Ukraine Conflict The Russia-Ukraine war has been in news. Read here to discover more about the background, geopolitical factors, and the contemporary condition of the conflict. The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing and lengthy conflict that began in February 2014 and is largely fought between Russia and pro-Russian troops and Ukraine. The conflict has been … Read more
A Legend of the Northland Introduction This poem is based on a traditional story told to children in the Northland. Because the story concludes with a supernatural element, its veracity cannot be confirmed. The poet himself claims that he does not believe this story is accurate. Furthermore, the poem conveys the notion of being generous … Read more
The Doll’s House by Katherine Mansfield About the Author Katherine Mansfield 1888–1923 was born in Wellington, New Zealand, the third child of a wealthy merchant father and a socially-minded mother. Her family relocated to the rural town of Karori when she was five, where she excelled in the artistic pursuits of writing and playing the … Read more
Daddy Fell into the Pond by Alfred Noyes About the Poem The poem “Daddy Fell into the Pond” was written by Alfred Noyes, who was a poet and short story writer from England. The poet has described an ordinary and drab day in this poem. The sky was overcast that day, and everyone lamented the … Read more
Misery by Anton Chekhov Introduction Anton Chekhov, a prolific short storey writer and dramatist, is known for his wit and keen observations of human nature. His characters appear to be based on real people. His stories are a commentary on human nature. Anton Chekhov’s story ‘Misery’ deals with human insensitivity to the pain of others. … Read more
The Errors of Santa Claus by Stephen Leacock Stephen Leacock is best known for his short stories and is a humourist, educator, lecturer, and author. The story “The Errors of Santa Claus” is included in his collection Frenzied Fiction (1918). The storey satirises the current trend of Christmas gift giving. Gifting is a reenactment of … Read more
The Lamp at Noon by Sinclair Ross Introduction James Sinclair Ross was one of the most important Canadian novelists and short story writers of the twentieth century. He exquisitely captured the bleakness found on the Canadian prairie, the callousness of nature’s powers, and the futility of man’s effort in such settings. His writings are well-structured … Read more
At The Church Door by Guy de Maupassant Guy de Maupassant is a prolific writer, a master of the short storey, and a representative of the naturalist literary school. Maupassant is heavily influenced by the French author Flaubert. He was probably the most versatile and brilliant among the galaxy of novelists who enriched French literature … Read more