The Mysterious Picture by Charles De Coster About the Author Charles De Coster (1827–79) was born in Munich. He is widely regarded as the father of Belgian literature. His magnum opus is The Legend of Tyl Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak (1867), a sixteenth-century romance that was scarcely read in Belgium due to its failure to … Read more
Character sketch of Tyl Tyl was an accomplished painter. he hopped from one courthouse to another on Jeff, his donkey. He is slender and resembles a skeleton. A feathered hat is usually on his head. When the situation calls for it, he uses his intellect like a sage. A good sense of humour is evident … Read more
I am not that Woman By Kishwar Naheed Summary I Am Not That Woman is a poem advocating for women’s liberation. By examining the treatment of women in a variety of eastern cultures, Naheed boldly concludes that women are oppressed and deserve respect. You can read the full poem here. I Am Not That Woman … Read more
Summary of Wings of Fire Introduction Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, (born October 15, 1931 in Rameswaram, India – died July 27, 2015 in Shillong), was an Indian scientist and politician who was instrumental in developing India’s missile and nuclear weapons programmes. He served as India’s president from 2002 until 2007. He was a visionary … Read more
‘Any Woman,’ by Katharine Tynan, is a truly moving poem that honours mothers’ selfless devotion. It informs us of the concerns, fears, and responsibilities that women everywhere undergo in order to keep their houses in order. Additionally, the poem expresses Tynan’s perspective of motherhood as the highest gift for which she would cheerfully accept a … Read more
Summary of Game of Chance Rasheed Pays a Visit to the Eid Fair and a Lucky ShopEach year, on the occasion of Eid, a fair was held. The fair lasted many days and visitors could purchase almost everything there. Rasheed was accompanied to the fair by his uncle and their domestic helper Bhaiya. At the … Read more
Watchman of the Lake – Summary “Watchman of the Lake” is a stunning dramatic adaptation of R.K. Narayan’s storey, which recounts the legend of a great rustic Mara making a supreme sacrifice for the conservation of a lake and the lives that depended on it for survival. Additionally, this drama emphasises the priceless gift of … Read more
Character Sketch of Taplow Taplow was sixteen years old. He was in the lower fifth grade at the time. His talk with Frank reveals his preferences and dislikes. It also informs us about Crocker-Harris. Taplow wished to pursue a career in science. He disliked the arts, particularly the play ‘Agamemnon.’ He thought the play was … Read more
Sonnet 144 by Shakespeare Summary of Sonnet 144 This is a lovely poem by one of the greatest poets of all time, William Shakespeare. He discusses two types of love in this poetry. One is the consequence of an angel’s intervention (fair youth). It is a source of consolation. Another is the result of a … Read more
Introduction The Paycock and Juno is Sean O’Casey’s tragic-comic masterpiece. It is the second play in his “Dublin Trilogy” which also includes The Shadow of a Gunman and The Plough and the Stars. In Greek mythology, Juno is the goddess of the home. She was delivered on the back of a peacock-drawn chariot. Jove, commonly … Read more
The Middle English Period THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND This lengthy time in English history witnessed numerous developments: the formation of the Norman and Angevin dynasties; internal disputes between monarch, nobility, clergy, and people; and countless wars both at home and abroad. However, from a literary standpoint, more significant than specific events were the times’ general movements: … Read more
Rice by Chemmanam Chacko Introduction Chemmanam Chacko is a brilliant satirist who has waged numerous battles against the establishment through his sarcastic and mocking works. He argues, ‘Sociopolitical sphere is much meek and limited compared with earlier times. Society has changed and with it, have the mass sensibilities.’ This poem ‘Rice’ is a parody on … Read more
