English Literature

“The Elevator” by William Sleator is a short story about 12-year-old boy Martin trapped in an old, cramped apartment elevator with a woman in a green coat. The story highlights themes of fear, isolation, and paranoia. This short story is authored by William Sleator, a renowned American author of science fiction and horror stories, primarily […]

‘The Glove and the Lions’ by Leigh Hunt talks about games of love played in the royal court of the king, and how it can turn dangerous when it goes too far. Summary “The Glove and the Lions” by Leigh Hunt shows how true love differs from vanity. A lady tests her lover’s bravery by […]

“The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes (1906) recounts the tragic romance between a highwayman (robber on horseback) and a landlord’s daughter Bess. After soldiers ambush the inn and take Bess hostage, she kills herself to warn her lover. Upon hearing of her death, the highwayman tries to get revenge but is killed. However, the two reunite […]

The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury is a chapter for ICSE students in Class 10. Find summary, notes and answers to questions. Summary of the Poem Written by by Ray Bradbury way back in 1950, the Pedestrian is a story set in the future where people spend all their time indoors watching television. The streets are […]

Linguistic evolution keeps happening over time influenced by social, cultural, as well as technology-related changes. In recent years however, the digital medium has significantly impacted languages and literature that are produced in contemporary times. In linguistics, neologism refers to new word or phrase that has come into common use. Platforms like Twitter have smaller character […]

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 […]

“Changing the Face of Poverty” is an article written by Diana George that examines how poverty is represented by nonprofit organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity hose aim is to help people in poverty. George argues that such organizations perpetuate a misleading image of what poverty looks like. By using black and white dismal images […]

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 – […]