Speech on The Importance of Tree Planting Good morning to each and every one of you. Suresh, a student in class XI, would like to give a short statement about the importance of tree planting. Trees benefit our ecosystem by…
The Rising of The Moon by Lady Gregory Summary of the Play “The Rising of The Moon†“The Rising of The Moon†is a one-act play written by Lady Gregory in about 1904. It was included in her book “Seven…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).…
