Mir Afzal ln ‘Exile’, the first part of, Rough passage, The poet opposes the culture to Europe with that of India and the consequence of British culture on an Indian. He experiences a loss of identity within his own culture and therefore the need to trace his roots.
Chapter (1) Questions and answers Questions and Answers 1 – Where was Gulliver born? A. He was born on a large farm in the Middle of England. 2 – Who called him “Lemuel Gulliverâ€? A. His father. 3 – For whom did he work as a prentice? A. For the surgeon Mr. Bates. 4 – … Read more
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE – RESTORATION PERIOD Questions and Answers 1.What marks the beginning of Restoration period? Ans. The Restoration of King Charles II. 2. When did Charles II return to England? Ans. In 1660. 3. When did Puritan experiment collapse? Ans. After Cromwell’s death in 1658. 4. Who returned to England following the restoration … Read more
Polo – The king of Games Introduction Polo is often called as the ‘king of games’ and the game of kings. It is one of the oldest sports in the world that combines the skills of the rider with the power of the horse. There are a many games that common people participate in. However, … Read more
Frederick Forsyth’s lesson "Black Aeroplane" explores how fantasising allows one’s judgement to be biassed and how this leads to problems. The narrator of this chapter is a pilot who is so excited to see his family and have a nice breakfast that he takes the risk of facing the storm rather than doing the right thing. He miraculously manages to flee with the assistance of a mysterious aeroplane.
His First Flight by Liam O’ Flaherty “His First Flight” by Liam O’ Flaherty, is a moving storey. It tells the storey of a young seagull who is terrified to fly. Despite their much shorter wings, his younger siblings flew boldly, while he could not muster the courage to trust his own. The baby seagull … Read more
The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet was written in the days of the Franco – Prussian War in which France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismark. The French district of Alsace and Lorraine passed into Prussian hands. It showcases the fact that the oppressor wants not only territory but also dominates over the language and culture of a particular country thus, taking away even the identity of the subjugated people.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Introduction Richard Bach, an American author, published an impressive book in 1976 that has captivated a worldwide audience ever since. Have you done reading it? The storey of Jonathan Livingston Seagull is an easy one, but it has a powerful message. The message is that we are all capable of much more … Read more
Phoenix of Beauty Indian English poem titled Phoenix of Beauty is written by Dr. Sumitra Chakravarthy. She was an alumnus of Calcutta University with an Honours degree in English Literature, secured a gold medal in her Master’s and a PhD on the topic “The Search for Identity in Contemporary British Fictionâ€. She has taught English … Read more
Beauty John Edward Masefield By Shaheen Ahmad Dar Summary Line 1 and 2 The poet says that he has seen dawn & dusk on moors and windy hills which bestow great happiness & satisfaction like wonderful tunes of Spain. The speaker makes the readers to understand the great happiness that he feels with the arrival … Read more
The Rattrap – Selma Lagerlof ABOUT THE AUTHOR Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish author and teacher who lived from 1858 to 1940. At the age of 33, she published her first novel, Gösta Berling’s Saga. In 1909, she became the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Main Points of … Read more
Did you know that the braille system, which is used by blind people to read and write, was invented by a 15-year-old French boy? Louis Braille was the blind man who invented a system that allows blind people all over the world to live productive and independent lives.