The Darkling Thrush Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
The poet depicts a gloomy wintry scene in nature. Looking at the scene he himself feels gloomy. Nothing around him promises joy or peace. Suddenly the happy song of …
B Wordsworth Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author V.S. Naipaul was born on 17 August 1932. He is one of the distinguished novelists whose books are read with interest all over the world. He …
The Sound Machine Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author Roald Dahl (1916-1990) is a popular writer who wrote both for adults and children. His writings meant for children brought him immense popularity. He was born …
The Singing Lesson Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) is known for realism and psychological analysis in her stories. She is one of the best modern story writers. Her real name was …
A Gorilla in the Guest House Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author Gerald Durrell (1925-1995) was a naturalist, zoo keeper and conservationist author. He was born in Jamshedpur, India on 7 January , 1925. His family settled in …
The Chinese Statue Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author Jeffery Archer was born on April 15, 1940 and was brought up in Somerset. He was educated at Wellington school and then at Brasenose College, Oxford …
The Story of an Hour Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author Born Katherine O’Flaherty, Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was an American writer of considerable repute. She belonged to a St. Louis family. She read a lot of books …
To Build a Fire Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author John Griffith Jack London (born John Griffith Chaney) was well-known literary figure and a pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction in the U.S.A. He …
Quality Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author John Glasworthy (1867 – 1933) came of a rich, well-established family of Devonshire. He was born in Surrey and was educated at Harrow Public School and …
Fritz Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Author Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) belonged to an illustrious Bengali family. He was barely three when his father passed away. He received his education at Ballygunge Government High …