Category: English
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The Frog and the Nightingale by Vikram Seth Summary
“The Frog and the Nightingale” is a poem by Vikram Seth that tells the story of a frog and a nightingale who live in Bingle Bog. The frog is a loud and boastful singer, croaking every night without considering how others feel about his noise. Meanwhile, the nightingale is a beautiful singer, whose melodious voice…
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Still Another View of Grace by A.K. Ramanujan Summary
I burned and burned. But one day I turnedand caught that thoughtby the screams of her hair and said: “Beware,Do not follow a gentleman’s moralswith that absurd determined air.Find a priest. Find any beast in the windfor a husband. He will give a housefulof legitimate sons. It is too late for sin,even for treason. And…
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Whiteness I Remember by Sylvia Plath Summary Analysis Themes Structure and Form
Whiteness being what I rememberAbout Sam: whiteness and the great runHe gave me. I’ve gone nowhere since butGoing’s been tame deviation. White,Not of heraldic stallions: off-whiteOf the stable horse whose history’sHumdrum, unexceptionable, hisTried sobriety hiring him outTo novices and to the timid.Yet the dapple toning his white downTo safe gray never grayed his temper. I…
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A Writer’s Pen by Sahiti Siddharth Summary Analysis
A pen, when a writer holdsA brand new chapter unfoldsA few lines can make him the kingIt can make him fly on a single wing A writer without his penIs like a leader without powersA writer without his penIs like a garden without flowers A writer’s penMakes him completeA writer’s penCan make him compete A…
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Zen-moment by Sunil Sharma Summary Analysis
A murmuring river, Stork hunting, A bent tree, Kissing the Gentle waters, Wilderness around, Solitude uninterrupted, A perfect place to unwind, And quietly register the details, For a wandering urban mind: A Zen moment— That reconnects The competing soul With the Vestigial nature around, And the pervasive divine, In all the revolving atoms, For few…
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A Cute by Ehsan Sehgal Summary Analysis
I am afraidAnd hesitate to tell youWhat I feelIn my heartWhat I thinkIn my mindWhat I seeWith my eyesThat is onlyA cute figureWhom I loveAnd it is youDo you knowO my belovedDo you know Summary In “A Cute” by Ehsan Sehgal, the speaker expresses their hesitation and fear in revealing their feelings to their beloved.…
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Swami and Friends Chapter 1 Themes
The chapter depicts the oppressive nature of the educational system under British colonial rule. Swami’s experiences at school, particularly with teachers like Vedanayagam and Mr. Ebenezar, highlight the restrictive and sometimes discriminatory practices within the institution.
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Swami and Friends Chapter 1 Analysis
Chapter 1 of “Swami and Friends” introduces readers to the protagonist, Swaminathan, and sets the tone for the novel by establishing the oppressive environment of his school and the colonial context in which he lives.
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Swami and Friends Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 of “Swami and Friends” by R.K. Narayan introduces us to Swaminathan, a young boy dreading Monday morning and the return to school after the freedom of the weekend. He finds solace in daydreaming and observing the happenings outside the classroom window.
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Swami and Friends by R.K.Narayan Summary
“Swami and Friends” is a captivating novel by R.K. Narayan set in the fictional town of Malgudi in South India. It follows the story of a young boy named Swami and his adventures, friendships, and challenges as he navigates through childhood. The novel opens with Swami waking up on a Monday morning and rushing through…