A Shadow by R. K. Narayan Introduction “A Shadow” tells the story of Sambu, a young boy who lives in a village with his mother. He eagerly awaits the screening of a film starring his late father. It’s a touching and emotional story in which Sambu demands to see his father’s performance on the big…
The Ant and the Cricket Introduction The poem ‘The Ant and the Cricket’ is a fable. A fable is a traditional story that teaches us moral lessons. Animals are usually the characters of fables. This poem also teaches us an important moral lesson about being diligent like an ant. It also teaches us not to…
The Bahu Fort Question and Answers Working with the Text Q. 1. Where is the Bahu Fort, situated? Ans. The Bahu Fort is a historic fort in the city of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir constructed on the banks of Tawi River. Q. 2. Who built it and when? Ans. Raja Bahulochan built the Bahu Fort about…
The Little Girl Study Guide Summary This story describes Kezia’s connection with her father and how it affects her. Let us read on to find out what Kezia’s father expects of her and how she reacts to it. The phrase “to be feared and avoided” implies that she was terrified of her father. He was…
An Alien Hand – Summary & Questions and Answers Summary of An Alien Hand Jayant Narlikar is the author of the lesson “An Alien Hand” Tilloo is a character in the story who lived with his parents beneath the surface of a planet. Tilloo’s father enters a forbidden passage on his way to work. Tilloo…
Taro’s Reward Summary Taro’s reward is a well-known Japanese folk tale. This is the story of a caring and loving son. He wanted to fulfil his father’s wishes.Taro was a poor child. He made money by chopping down trees in the forest. However, the money he made was insufficient to support him and his parents….
How the Dog Found Himself a New Master! Summary Dogs used to be their own masters, but one day one decided that he needed to serve someone who was stronger than him and could supply him with food and shelter. He came across a large, aggressive, and powerful wolf. The wolf consented to be the…
Lalajee by Jim Corbett About the Author Jim Corbett is a Anglo-Indian author. In the British Indian Amy, he held the rank of colonel. He was invited to hunt man-eating tigers and leopards in the Garhwal and Kumaon districts of Uttarakhand. Later in life, he became an advocate for Indian wildlife. In Uttarakhand, he established…
Summary of The Tale of Melon City The Tale of Melon City is a narrative poem written by Vikram Seth describing how a melon was chosen to be the monarch of a state in accordance with custom. In an amusing tone, it tells a story of the events leading up to the coronation of a…
A Thing of Beauty Introduction ‘A Thing of Beauty’ is a poem written by John Keats. He was born in London in 1795. His parents died when he was fifteen years old. He went to work as a surgeon’s apprentice. However, poetry piqued his interest. The poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’ is a section of…
The Interview by Christopher Silvester Introduction In our times, the interview has assumed a special significance. We get all the information about our contemporaries through the interview. It has become a part of journalistic practice. But the celebrities despise being interviewed. They consider it an intrusion into the privacy of their lives. They feel it…
THE THIRD LEVEL ABOUT THE AUTHOR Walter Braden “Jack” Finney was an American author. He was born on October 2, 1911 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Finney was given the name Jack Finney. After his father died when he was three years old, he was renamed Walter Braden Finney in honor of his father, but he…
