Crossing the Bar Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
‘Crossing the Bar’ uses the journey image to convey the poet’s idea of the human soul going on a voyage to heaven after death. The poet hopes that his …
The Gift of India Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Poet Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) is a leading Indian-English poet. She was born in a Bengali family but she spent most of her early time in Hyderabad. She …
The Dolphins Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
About the Poet A brilliant poet and playwright, Dame and Carol Ann Duffy was born on 23 December 1955. She is the first Scottish woman poet to become Britain’s …
Birches Notes ISC Class 11 and Class 12
The poet describes birches which bend down with the load of ice after a snowstorm and sometimes with the weight of a climber. When the load/weight is removed the …
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 …