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The Book that Saved the Earth Summary in English The play “The Book That Saved the Earth” is set in the 25th century. A Historian tells the audience about the 20th century, also known as the “Era of the Book,” and explains how one simple book saved Earth from a Martian invasion in the year […]

Bholi Summary in English The story is about a girl named Sulekha, who was called Bholi because she was simple and slow. As a child, she suffered from smallpox and was left with marks on her face. She also stammered while speaking, so people often made fun of her. At home, she was neglected and […]

The Necklace Summary in English “The Necklace” is a story about a young woman, Matilda Loisel, who is very pretty but always unhappy because she dreams of a rich and luxurious life. She is married to a simple clerk, but she always feels dissatisfied with her modest home and lifestyle. One day, her husband brings […]

The Making of a Scientist Summary in English This chapter is about Richard H. Ebright, a scientist who made important discoveries at a very young age. As a child, he was curious and loved collecting butterflies, rocks, fossils, and coins. His mother encouraged him by giving him books, tools, and guidance. A special book, The […]

Footprints without Feet Summary in English This story is about a brilliant scientist named Griffin who discovered a way to make himself invisible by swallowing special drugs. Although he was intelligent, he often misused his knowledge. When his landlord tried to evict him, Griffin set fire to the house and escaped without clothes, becoming invisible. […]

A Question of Trust Summary in English The story is about Horace Danby, a 50-year-old man who looked like a good and honest citizen but was secretly a thief. He loved reading rare and expensive books, so once a year he would rob a safe to get money for them. One day, he planned to […]

The Midnight Visitor Summary in English “The Midnight Visitor” is a story about Ausable, a secret agent, who looks very different from the agents described in books or films. He is fat, speaks with an American accent, and does not seem adventurous. Fowler, a young writer, follows him, expecting excitement, but feels disappointed. However, the […]

The Thief’s Story Summary in English The story is about a fifteen-year-old boy, Hari Singh, who is a thief. He meets Anil, a kind and simple man of about twenty-five, and cleverly becomes his servant. Anil trusts him completely, teaches him how to cook, and even promises to teach him how to read and write. […]

A Triumph of Surgery Summary in English The story “A Triumph of Surgery” by James Herriot is about a rich lady, Mrs. Pumphrey, and her over-pampered pet dog, Tricki. Tricki is given too much food like cakes, chocolates, and Horlicks, and very little exercise. As a result, he becomes very fat and lazy, and soon […]

Chapter – 1 A Triumph of Surgery Chapter – 2 The Thief’s Story Chapter – 3 The Midnight Visitor Chapter 4 A Question of Trust Chapter 5 Footprints without Feet Chapter 6 The Making of a Scientist Chapter 7 The Necklace Chapter 8 Bholi Chapter 9 The Book that Saved the Earth

For Anne Gregory Summary in English The poem “For Anne Gregory” by William Butler Yeats is a conversation between a young man and a young woman. The young man tells Anne that people will not love her for who she truly is, but for her beautiful golden hair. He believes that her attractive hair makes […]

The Tale of Custard the Dragon Summary in English The poem “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” by Ogden Nash is a humorous ballad. It tells the story of Belinda, a little girl who lived in a white house with her pets — a black kitten named Ink, a grey mouse named Blink, a yellow […]

Fog Summary in English The poem “Fog” by Carl Sandburg is very short but deep in meaning. The poet compares the fog with a cat. Just like a cat enters quietly without making noise, the fog also comes slowly and silently. It sits over the harbour and city as if resting like a cat sitting […]

The Trees Summary in English The poem “The Trees” shows how trees, kept inside houses for decoration, struggle to go back to their natural home – the forest. The poet describes the empty forest where no birds, insects, or shadows could exist without trees. At night, the roots of these trees slowly work to free […]

Amanda Summary in English The poem Amanda! by Robin Klein shows how children often feel restricted by constant instructions and scolding from parents or elders. Amanda is a young girl who is repeatedly told what to do and what not to do, like not biting her nails, sitting straight, doing homework, cleaning her room, and […]

How to Tell Wild Animals, The Ball Poem Summary in English The first poem, How to Tell Wild Animals by Carolyn Wells, is a humorous description of how one can recognize different wild animals. The poet playfully explains that the Asian Lion can be identified if it roars while attacking you, the Bengal Tiger can […]

A Tiger in the Zoo Summary in English The poem “A Tiger in the Zoo” by Leslie Norris shows the sharp difference between a tiger’s life in a zoo and its natural life in the jungle. In the zoo, the tiger walks slowly and helplessly in a small cage. He is full of anger but […]

Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice Summary in English Dust of Snow (Robert Frost) The poem describes a simple moment that changes the poet’s mood. A crow shakes off some snow from a poisonous hemlock tree, and it falls on the poet. This small, natural incident refreshes him and removes his sadness. The poet realizes […]

Poem 1 Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice Poem 2 A Tiger in the Zoo Poem 3 How to Tell Wild Animals, The Ball Poem Poem 4 Amanda Poem 5 The Trees Poem 6 Fog Poem 7 The Tale of Custard the Dragon Poem 8 For Anne Gregory

The Proposal Summary in English Anton Chekhov’s play The Proposal is a one-act comedy that shows how human nature often turns serious matters into quarrels. The story is about Ivan Lomov, a wealthy landowner, who visits his neighbor Stepan Chubukov to ask for the hand of his daughter, Natalya. Chubukov is overjoyed at the proposal, […]

The Sermon at Benares Summary in English The chapter “The Sermon at Benares” tells the story of Gautama Buddha and the lesson he gave on life and death. Buddha, who was born as Prince Siddhartha, left his palace after seeing sickness, old age, and death, and went in search of truth. After years of meditation, […]

Madam Rides the Bus Summary in English The story “Madam Rides the Bus” is about an eight-year-old girl named Valliammai, called Valli, who is very curious about the world outside her village. Her greatest desire is to ride the bus that passes through her street every day, going to the nearby town. To fulfill this […]

Mijbil the Otter Summary in English The story Mijbil the Otter by Gavin Maxwell is about the author’s unusual pet, an otter. After his dog died, Maxwell felt lonely and decided to try keeping an otter as a pet in his home at Camusfearna, Scotland. During his trip to Iraq in 1956, his friend arranged […]

Glimpses of India Summary in English A Baker from Goa: This story recalls the old Portuguese days in Goa when bread was very popular. The village baker, called pader, was an important person in society. The sound of his bamboo stick in the morning announced his arrival. Children loved his bread-bangles and sweet bread, while […]

From the Diary of Anne Frank Summary in English Anne Frank, a 13-year-old girl, begins writing her diary because she feels lonely and cannot share her true feelings with her friends. She considers her diary as her best friend and names it “Kitty.” She writes about her family, her school life, and her experiences. Anne […]

Two Stories about Flying Summary in English Part I – His First Flight: The young seagull was scared to fly. His parents and siblings had already learned to fly, but he felt afraid of the deep sea below and doubted his wings. His parents tried to encourage and warn him, even refusing to give him […]

Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Summary in English The chapter is an extract from Nelson Mandela’s autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom.” It describes the historic day of 10 May 1994, when Mandela took oath as the first Black President of South Africa after years of apartheid. The inauguration took place at the Union Buildings […]

Chapter 1 A Letter to God Chapter 2 Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Chapter 3 Two Stories about Flying Chapter 4 From the Diary of Anne Frank Chapter 5 Glimpses of India Chapter 6 Mijbil the Otter Chapter 7 Madam Rides the Bus Chapter 8 The Sermon at Benares Chapter 9 The Proposal

A Letter to God Summary in English The story is about a farmer named Lencho who lives with his family in a small house on a hill in a valley. He depends completely on his crops for living. His cornfield looks promising, and he hopes for good rain. Soon, big raindrops start falling, and Lencho […]

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For Anne Gregory Question 1: Who is the author of the poem “For Anne Gregory”? Answer: William Butler Yeats. Question 2: When was William Butler Yeats born and when did he die? Answer: 1865-1939. Question 3: What was William Butler Yeats’s nationality? Answer: He was an Irish nationalist. Question 4: Where was William Butler Yeats […]

The Tale of Custard the Dragon Question 1: Who are the characters in this poem? List them with their pet names. Answer: The characters are Belinda, a little black kitten named Ink, a little grey mouse named Blink, a little yellow dog named Mustard, and a little pet dragon named Custard. Question 2: Why did […]

The Trees Question 1: Who is the author of the poem “The Trees”? Answer: Adrienne Rich. Question 2: Where and when was Adrienne Rich born? Answer: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. in 1929. Question 3: Find, in the first stanza, three things that cannot happen in a treeless forest. Answer: No bird could sit, no insect hide, […]