Short Summary of “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman The story focuses on a young mother who, after giving birth to her child, begins to experience difficulties with her mental health. There is a controversial “rest cure” that her husband, who is a physician, feels she should follow. He wants her to spend the … Read more
Casey at the Bat Poem The narrative poem “Casey at the Bat” was written by Ernest Thayer and was initially released in the year 1888 to the public. Baseball and overconfidence are the subjects of this poem, which is amusing and satirical in nature. Let me provide a concise summary: Within the imaginary hamlet of … Read more
Thanatopsis Poem- Summary, Theme and Message “Thanatopsis” is a poem by William Cullen Bryant that explores the theme of death and the interconnectedness of nature and human existence. In summary, the poem encourages readers to embrace death as a natural and inevitable part of life. It suggests that, in death, individuals become one with the … Read more
Echoes of Emotion: Unveiling the Poetic Tapestry of Bob Dylan’s ‘Til I Fell in Love with You’ “Til I Fell in Love with You” is a very beautiful song by the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Dylan’s music has left a lasting and enduring impression on the folk and rock genres, thanks to his poetic … Read more
Chasing The Sea Monster Introduction In “Chasing The Sea Monster,” the narrator recounts a harrowing encounter with a mysterious creature while aboard the frigate Abraham Lincoln. The creature, displaying incredible speed and luminous electricity, engages in a captivating dance with the ship. Despite the crew’s attempts to confront it, the creature eludes them, leading to … Read more
Reach for the Top Introduction: Reach for the Top is a biographical account of the lives of two extraordinary women: Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova. It honours the accomplishments of these two strong women who excelled despite adversity. The lesson is divided into two sections Part I: profiles Santosh Yadav, the world’s first woman to summit … 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
The Prologue To The Canterbury Tales Summary Going through The Prologue To The Canterbury Tales is like visiting a portrait-gallery. In a portrait-gallery we see portraits of a large number of persons on display. These portraits impress us by a variety of dresses, and they impress us also with their vividness. Each portrait creates an … Read more
On My First Son by Ben Jonson Note to the teacher: As an introduction, students should be made aware that Benjamin (Ben for short) means “child of my right hand†in Hebrew, and that poetry, or poiesis in Greek, means creation. Both translations are necessary for proper understanding of the poem. Summary of On My … Read more
The Vicar of Wakefield Summary The virtuous, prudent, and intelligent vicar of Wakefield lives happily his family, which consists of his wife Deborah, his sons George, Moses, Bill, and Dick, and his two daughters Olivia and Sophia. They live a cloistered and genteel life and are preparing for the eldest son George to marry a … Read more