English Literature

Complete analysis of the poem ‘A Musical Instrument’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. WHAT was he doing, the great god Pan, Down in the reeds by the river ? Spreading ruin and scattering ban, Splashing and paddling with hoofs of a goat, And breaking the golden lilies afloat With the dragon-fly on the river. He tore […]

This English Grammar Reference Guide helps you quickly understand important grammar concepts, and is a good place to revise important topics related to English Grammar. Parts of Speech A sentence is made up of words, and these words can be placed in different classes known as parts of speech. These divisions are made according to […]

Everybody’s Water is a play included in the syllabus for Class 5 English literature subject for ICSE students. This play was scripted by Maraa, a media collective, for the Schools Water Portal, a platform for sharing knowledge on water as a resource among teachers, students, school management, and parents. Everybody’s Water: Questions and Answers Reference […]

Tales of Young Gandhi is a chapter in English Literature for ICSE Class V students. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Tales of Young Gandhi: Question and Answers Quick Answers Question: When was Gandhi born? Answer: Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869 CE Question: Where […]

Summary of “Father’s Help” from “Swami and his friends” by R.K.Narayan. R.K. Narayan’s first published book was Swami and his friends. This short story is based on Swaninathan or Swami who studies at Albert Mission School. Summary Like most children of his age, the protagonist Swami, doesn’t like to go to school, he makes silly […]

Strange Meeting by Wilfred Owen is war poetry written during World War I and is inspired by the circumstances prevalent back then. Here’s a complete analysis of the poem. Strange Meeting by Wilfred Owen is war poetry: Written by soldiers, during the World Wars Gives a first-person narration of war-side settings Written in first person, […]

The poem ‘The Cold Within’ by American Poet James Patrick Kinney describes the tragic death of six people from different backgrounds, who are placed around a fire in bitter cold, holding on to their log off wood. But more than the bitter cold, it’s their discrimination towards one another that result in their death in […]

The boy who never told a lie: Notes, question and answers Complete Poem Once there was a little boy, With curly hair and pleasant eye— A boy who always told the truth, And never, never told a lie. And when he trotted off to school, The children all about would cry, “There goes the curly-headed […]

A face in the dark is a short story by Ruskin Bond. Short Summary A Face in the Dark by Ruskin Bond is a story set in Shimla, its about Mr. Oliver, an anglo-indian teacher in a public school in Shimla, and his weird experience one night when he crosses the forest on his way […]

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell: Question and Answers. Reference Study. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell: The Fire (Chapter 16) Question: What did Black Beauty’s master and mistress decide to do? Answer: Black Beauty’s master and mistress decided to pay a visit to some friends who lived about forty-six miles from Birtwick Park. Question: Why were […]

The Sick Young Dragon poem, written by John Foster, is about a young dragon who has lost his fire because of cold. This is a humorous poem (one that we find funny) and is included in the syllabus for Class 4 students. The Sick Young Dragon Poem Summary Here’s a brief summary of this poem. […]

Japanese animated film “Princess Mononoke”, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, explores themes such as Man vs Nature, self-serving interests, aggression, mistrust, and greed. Here’s a complete summary of the film. Set in medieval Japan, “Princess Mononoke” tells the story of Ashitaka, a young prince who becomes cursed after defending his village from a rampaging boar demon […]

The wizard of hockey is a chapter in English Literature (Class 5); it is based on hockey legend Dhyan Chand hockey career. The wizard of hockey (English Literature, Class 5) class notes, questions and answers. Q) Match the following: 1. Dhyan Chand was born on – 29th August 1905. He joined the Indian Army – […]

In Conversation with J.K.Rowling – Summary, Questions and Answers. This interview is included in the Class-4 English literature syllabus for most schools. J.K. Rowling is the creator of the extremely popular fictional wizard ‘Harry Potter’. The books she has written have become one of the bestselling book series in history and millions of children all […]

Princess Pooh by Kathleen M. Muldoon: Summary and Question and answers. This lesson is named as ‘The Princess’ in the English book for Class 4 ICSE students. Princess Pooh: Question & Answers Reference to Context “Beside the tree is the throne. Seeing it empty gives me the best idea. Today I will be the Princess! […]

The Caucus Race by Lewis Carroll is a chapter in English Literature subject for ICSE class 4 students. Find summary of the chapter, study notes, and questions and answers. The author of this story is Lewis Carroll (real name Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), an English writer well known for writing children’s fiction. His notable works include […]

The Bell of Atri story, adapted from an Italian folktale. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Bell of Atri – Summary of the Story Atri is the name of a small town in Italy; it is a very old town and in the middle of the town there is an old tower […]

The book describes life in the hill community of Garhwal (Uttarakhand) where a young girl named Binya gets a Blue Umbrella. She loves it’s beauty so much that she never closes it and carries it wherever she goes. Everyone in the village becomes envious of her but when you’re was not bothered. Her little adventures […]

Ashraf’s Invention by Fatima Akilu. This story is in the syllabus of Class 5 English literature. Find study notes, and question and answers. Ashraf’s Invention: Questions and Answers 1) Reference to context A) ‘Oh Ashraf, you just never give up! a) Who was speaking to Ashraf? Answer: Eugene was speaking to Ashraf. b) Why did […]