The Dark Holds No Terrors
The Dark Holds No Terrors (1980) by Shashi Deshpande tells the story of Saru, a woman struggling between social traditions and her own dreams.
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My Feudal Lord – Tehmina Durrani
My Feudal Lord Summary and Interpretation My Feudal Lord is a memoir written by Tehmina Durrani, first published in 1991. The book gives a personal account of the author’s life and her experiences in...
Bacon’s Essays – Of Friendship
Of Friendship by Francis Bacon Key Takeaways Friendship is a vital and multifaceted relationship that provides emotional comfort, intellectual clarity along with good counsel, and practical support. A true friend helps share emotional burdens...
VBU PG English Paper 9 Gender Studies
Gender Studies VBU PG English Paper 9 Expected/Important Questions. Short Answer Type Questions Q1. What is feminism? नारीवाद क्या है? Ans. Feminism is the belief in and support for equal rights and opportunities for...
Features of Bacon’s Essays
Features of Bacon’s Essays The wisest, brightest, and meanest of mankind”. —Alexander Pope This remark by Alexander Pope perfectly captures the multifaceted nature of Francis Bacon’s life and works. The description reflects Bacon’s extraordinary...
Punctuation Rules: Use of Single and Double Inverted Commas in British English
Punctuation Rules Use of Single (‘ ‘) and Double (” “) in British English. In British English, single and double inverted commas (‘ ’ and “ ”) have specific uses. Following these rules will...
Looking for a Cousin on a Swing
Looking for a Cousin on a Swing By A.K. Ramanujan About the Author Attipate Krishnaswami Ramanujan (1929 – 1993) was a well-known Indian poet, scholar, and linguist. He made important contributions to Indian literature...
Preface to Lyrical Ballads
Preface to Lyrical Ballads Key Takeaways 1. The first edition of Lyrical Ballads (1798) had no preface, but in 1801, Wordsworth added one to explain the purpose and style of the new poems....
Book of Job
Book of Job Introduction The Book of Job is a deep philosophical tale from the Bible, focusing on themes of unwavering faith, undeserved suffering, divine justice (theodicy) and the limitations of human knowledge. The...
Bacon’s Essays – Of Unity in Religion
Bacon’s Essays – Of Unity in Religion Francis Bacon’s essay Of Unity in Religion emphasises the importance of unity in faith. He begins by explaining that unity strengthens both religion and society. In contrast,...