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Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments

Introduction In the following sonnet, William Shakespeare, one of the most famous writers in history, expresses his thoughts on love. The flow of this sonnet is superb. In this sonnet, the poet aims to demonstrate the potency of rhyming couplets. This sonnet makes use of a number of literary tropes. Some of the literary devices […]

The Hack Driver Summary | Question and Answer

Introduction The funny story known as “The Hack Driver” was written by the American author Sinclair Lewis. It’s a funny story about a good lawyer and a rickshaw driver who get lost in a village while looking for Oliver Lutkins. Because the hack driver Bill was so kind to him, he quickly warmed up to […]

The Midnight Visitor Notes

Introduction of the Poem Robert Arthur’s The Midnight Visitor is a detective story. This anecdote shows that a bit of common sense can get you out of a sticky situation. As the game progresses, we learn that Ausable is a covert agent on the hunt for a top-secret document. Meanwhile, his opponent Max had assaulted […]

Bholi

Introduction The author of “Bholi” is Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Sulekha, or Bholi as she is better called, is the protagonist of this tale. Because of her unattractiveness and lack of skill, she was looked down upon by everyone. She turned down her marriage proposal from a stingy elderly guy on her wedding day after she’d […]

Ozymandias

Introduction The poem “Ozymandias” is one of the most famous creations of P.B. Shelly. This is a poem about the time-bound ness of humanity. a traveler tells the story of a stone statue that he interacted with in the desert. The statue was of the famous king Ozymandias. He was the most powerful king of […]

Snake Poem

Introduction  The following poem is about the poet’s encounter with a snake on a water trough. The poet is conflicted with the idea of whether to kill the snake or respect it. The snake was thirsty and drinking water. After drinking water, the snake started slowly going into the hole and then the poet threw […]

The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner– An Overview

Introduction The old sailor is portrayed as one of the wedding guests in this poem by the poet, who then begins to recount his tale. He began by describing how their ship sailed out of the harbour joyfully but later encountered difficulties and despair prevailed. He shot and killed a bird. Due to his sin, […]

Kate Chopin

Introduction  Kate Chopin, an American novelist, is well admired for her short stories. Besides her two novels, she also wrote over a hundred short stories. Her short stories were enthusiastically received by the audience. She was the third child born into her family. Her elder brothers and sisters all died at young ages. She learned […]

The Frog and the Nightingale Poem by Vikram Seth

Introduction  This poem explains how a frog takes advantage of a nightingale to make money. It demonstrates how the frog’s poor instruction led to the nightingale’s death. The frog and the nightingale’s story is a lesson in humility and respect. The frog learned that it is important to be humble and to respect the talents […]

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