Introduction John Donne, a master of wit uses unusual metaphors to convey the love between a man and a woman. The Flea is amongst such an unusual love poem, where the poet uses a flea to reveal his sexual interest with his lover. Published in 1633, the poem is about Read more…
ONLINE ENGLISH GUIDE FOR CLASS 10TH ASK A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR ENGLISH SUBJECT Quick Links FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET AN EXCELLENT FATHER FROM THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL LONG WALK TO FREEDOM THE SERMON AT BENARES PAPACHI’S MOTH THE MERCHANT OF VENICE SOLVED QUESTIONS THE MERCHANT OF VENICE SUMMARY THE Read more…
Introduction Hello, Learners, today we are going to study W.H. Auden’s poem In Memory of W. B. Yeats. It was written in 1939 when William Butler Yeats, the famous Irish poet and dramatist died. Before we attempt a detailed analysis of the poem let us discuss the significance of elegy Read more…
Summary Mathilde is born to a low-class family; with no money for a dowry, she is married to Monsieur Loisel, a clerk from the Board of Education. Mathilde–now Madame Loisel–had always felt like she should have been upper class, and is unhappy in her married life. She hates their home, Read more…
No Where To Play By Ticola Tyson The poem is the lament of a child yearning for open spaces to play in. She is having a hard time to find the perfect place to play. The poet says that in big towns and cities there are hardly any open places Read more…
Winter in Kashmir Winter is the coldest season in Kashmir. It starts in December in Kashmir and lasts in the middle of March. There is hitting chill in the air. Cold and icy winds blow throughout this time. Days are short and nights are long. People put on their woolen Read more…
Summary of Know Then Thyself This extract ‘Know Then Thyself’ taken from An Essay on Man: Epistle II written by Alexander Pope argues that human beings should learn to look at themselves and try to learn about their own nature, power, limitations, and weakness. It is a plea to look Read more…
This lesson highlights the characteristics of an animal species found in the subcontinent—the Markhor, a goat. The Markhor (Capra Falconeri) is one of the largest and the most distinctive members of the Caprinae or goat family.
Summary of Dust of Snow The poem ” Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost tells us about the healing power of nature. Nature has a cure for everything whether it is a bad mood or an illness. The poet is going through such a bad day when the crow suddenly Read more…
A Nation’s Strength Central Idea: The poem “A Nation’s Strength” speaks about the values which are necessary for making a nation strong and prosperous. He reveals the secret of a nation’s strength. The poet takes into consideration the various elements and analyse (that) which of those elements are useful for Read more…