Mir Afzal Author Feature: John Keats If the aristocratic families of Byron and Shelley seemed unlikely to produce a great poet, the origin of John Keats seems just as unaccountable. His father, foreman in a London livery-stable, married the owner’s daughter, and became proprietor. Yet Keats’s parents were not ordinary people. The father, but for an untimely … Read more
Author Feature: Alfred, Lord Tennyson Great ages are fortunate which find the one voice that can turn to music their otherwise mute beliefs and endeavors, their joy and pain. Such was Chaucer for his time; such were Shakespeare and Spenser for theirs, Pope for his, and preeminently Alfred, Lord Tennyson, for the time of Victoria. … Read more
“Why So Pale and Wan, Fond Lover?†by Sir John Suckling Why so pale and wan fond lover? Prithee why so pale? Will, when looking well can’t move her, Looking ill prevail? Prithee why so pale? Why so dull and mute young sinner? Prithee why so mute? Will, when speaking well can’t win her, Saying … Read more
Acrostic Poems Acrostic poems are fun to write. You can Create your own poem by using the simple Rules found below. Others and many will enjoy reading your poem and Seeing your illustration on the bulletin board. These type of poems are different because rhyming Is not important. Choose your words wisely. Did you know … Read more
Importance of positive attitude Buddha said, ‘We are what we think.’ In today’s fast-paced world where one is constantly subjected to competition and even failure, it is imperative to have a positive attitude in life to be able to cope with everyday challenges. Having a positive attitude is not only desirable but is also required … Read more
Cat’s Paradise Introduction Emile Zola was born in Paris, France. He was lover of animals. This story, titled ‘Cat’s Paradise’ (Le Paradis des Chats) and first published in 1864, is told in the words of an Angora cat (pet cat). The plot revolves around an Angora cat who longs to be outside on the roofs. … Read more
In this story, a wise man saves the life of a man who had swallowed a snake unknowingly. The wise man uses his wisdom to get the snake out of the man’s stomach. He makes the man run fast by beating him and also makes him eat the rotten fruit.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Parable of the Prodigal Son is about a father and his two sons. When hisyoungest son leaves home, he is very sad, but finds joy again when he returns and asks for forgiveness. We learn that we should never be afraid to ask for forgiveness. God is kind, … Read more
“Small–scale Reflections on a Great House†The poem was first published in the collection The Relations. It is a long poem with a consistent structure. The poem is divided into seven parts. Each part consists of 13 lines which are divided into three lines in each stanza followed by a single line. It brings forth … Read more
“Still another for Mother†The poem “Still another for Mother†comments on how the memories of past time cause restlessness, and how their existence is inevitable in human life. By using the private world of experiences, especially the inner world of memories, Ramanujan explores the dimensions of human relationships. The poem depicts an event that … Read more
Sarojini Naidu has expressed the Hindu religious ethos in all its varieties through the treatment of Radha- Krishna legend the myth of Radha-Krishna love, the milk made symbolizes the yearning for the infinite.
A Cut Above by Meena Bindra Indian ethnic apparels maker Meena Bindra was born in Delhi with a family of six siblings. Despite being a late bloomer and with several factors working against her, Bindra took the plunge and kept up a steady pace, giving wings to her business stitch by stitch, client by client, … Read more