Summary “The Fly” is a short modernist story that focuses on an unnamed character called the Boss, a wealthy and self-assured businessman. Six years have passed since his only son was killed in the First World War. The Boss appears to have recovered on the outside, and he likes toContinue Reading
Summary The Garden Party – Summary 1. Morning Preparations: A World of Beauty and Privilege The story opens with a vivid description of a perfect summer morning at the Sheridan family’s luxurious home. The air is fresh, the sky is clear, and the garden is bursting with flowers—an ideal dayContinue Reading
Introduction: Who Was Katherine Mansfield?Katherine Mansfield (1888–1923) was one of the most influential short story writers of the modernist era. Known for her innovative narrative style, psychological depth, and vivid imagery, Mansfield transformed the landscape of English short fiction. Today, she remains a central figure in world literature, studied forContinue Reading
“My Last Duchess” by Robert Browning FERRARA That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall, Looking as if she were alive. I call That piece a wonder, now; Fra Pandolf’s hands Worked busily a day, and there she stands. Will’t please you sit and look at her? I said “FraContinue Reading
The play uses many elements of nacha – a chorus that provides commentary through song, and panthi tunes of the satnami religious sect are incorporated. The play begins with the song: Satyanam! Satyanam! Satyanam! Praise the truth, nothing better, Praise the guru, no one greater, The very first few lines clearly depicts the importance of truthContinue Reading
Emergency Ward The emergency ward is prelude to heavenly peace Patients lying in rows of beds With or without oxygen masks, and Saline bottles hanging from their side-stands A lonely fly passing from bed to bed Senior Doctors are like God’s messengers He finds out a pair of understanding eyesContinue Reading
📜 Introduction The Rape of the Lock (first published in 1712, revised in 1714) is a mock-epic poem by Alexander Pope, written in heroic couplets. It satirizes a real-life incident in which a young nobleman, Lord Petre, cut a lock of hair from the head of a young woman, ArabellaContinue Reading
Alexander Pope (1688–1744) stands as one of the most important and influential English poets of the 18th century. Best known for his satirical verse and mastery of the heroic couplet, Pope played a central role in shaping the Augustan age of English literature—a period that prized order, wit, and reason.Continue Reading
Joseph Addison (1672–1719) was an influential English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician best known for his contributions to The Spectator, a daily publication he co-founded with his friend Richard Steele. Addison played a key role in shaping early 18th-century English prose and journalism. His writing style was elegant, clear, andContinue Reading
Anand Neelakantan is an Indian author known for his retellings of mythological and historical stories. Born in Thripunithura, Kerala, Neelakantan has carved a niche for himself by offering fresh perspectives on well-known tales, challenging established narratives and questioning the traditional portrayal of characters. Neelakantan’s literary journey began with his debutContinue Reading
