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Explanations and Question – Answers for the lessons precribed in the ISC (Indian School Certificate) board Class 12 syllabus.
The Singing Lesson by Katherine Mansfield About the author … The author’s real name Is Kathleen Mansfield Murray. She was a New Zealander by birth who chose England as her place of living and literary pursuits. She was a prolific story writer, but didn’t live …
John Brown by Bob Dylan First stanza .. A naive mother enthusiastically sends off her son to the line of fire. John Brown joins the army to go and fight in a battlefield far away from his country. Far from being sad or anxious, his …
The Spider and the Fly Explanation .. The Spider’s skullduggery and the Fly’s naivety The invitation and the hesitation…. The spider tries to lure the fly to its web. The intention is obvious. It wants to make a meal out of the fly. With very …
In the Bazaars of Hyderabad By Sarojini Naidu Introduction…. Born with Bengali roots to intellectually-gifted parents Sarojini Naidu can be said to have a privileged upbringing. They ensured their daughter, Sarojini got the best education available in India. She studied in the University of Madras. …
The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy About the author … Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was born in a not so well-to-do family. His father worked as a stone mason. His mother, however, was a gifted woman who took charge of Hardy’s education from the beginning. Hardy’s …