Literature Treasure

                     Poem - Photograph                      By - Shirley Talson Introduction  of poet Kathleen Shirley Toulson (1924–2018) was an English poet, journalist, and author. Best known for her poetry exploring personal memory, nature, and the passage of time, she is globally celebrated for her nostalgic and deeply moving poem " A Photograph ", which reflects on human mortality and the enduring traces of loved ones who have passed away.  Beyond her poetry, Toulson was a prominent figure in English literary and historical circles. She was an active member of "The Group", an influential collective of mid-20th-century London poets. Later in life, she established herself as a leading authority on the social history of the British countryside, penning renowned guidebooks about ancient trackways and drovers' roads.  About poem -  A Photograph" by Shirley T...

                    L - 1 The Summer  of The  Beautiful  Horse  INTRODUCTION  OF  WRITER  William Saroyan was a celebrated Armenian-American author known for his short stories, novels, and plays that explored the immigrant experience, poverty, and the basic goodness of ordinary people . He is one of the only writers to win both a Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award.   His most celebrated works include the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Time of Your Life , the story collection My Name Is Aram , and the novel .  The Human Comedy Word - Meaning  Magnificence – exceptionally beautiful Longings – deep desire Garoghlanian – an Armenian tribe Consequently – as a result Pious – religious Trot – to move in a pace faster than walk (used mostly for horses) Descendant – belonging to the same family of ancestors or forefathers. Streak – part of a person’s character that shows in behavio...

                        L - 1.     THE  LOST CHILD  QUESTION  AND  ANSWERS  Q-  1 What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he leg behind? Ans. On his way to the fair, the child sees the following things- 1. He saw toys that were displayed in the shops lined up on the way. 2. He saw the vast mustard field which seemed like melting gold. 3. There were brightly coloured dragonflies, butterflies and black bees which flapped their wings  4. He also saw  little insects and worms along the footpath and he saw a dove bird in the grove. The child often lagged behind because he would watch the different things around him. He would get attracted to these things and would stop in his way. Then, his parents would walk ahead and he would be left behind. 2. In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer? ...

             L - 2.     THE THIEF'S  STORY  INTRODUCTION  OF LESSON  NCERT  QUESTIONS  Who does 'I' refer to in this story? Ans. In this story, 'I' refers to the thief. 2. What is he "a fairly successful hand" at? Ans. He was "a fairly successful hand" at stealing and robbing people. 3. What does he get from Anil in return for his work? Ans. When Hari asked Anil if he could work for him, Anil said that he could not pay him. Finally, the agreement was that if he cooked, then Anil would feed him. However, Anil soon found out that he did not know how to cook. Therefore, he taught him how to cook and later, how to write his name. He promised he would teach him how to write whole sentences and how to add numbers. Apart from this, when Hari went out to buy the day's supplies, he would make a profit of a rupee a day. 4. How does the thief think Anil will react to the theft? Ans. The thief thought that on discover...

            L - 1 A Truimph of Surgery Q-1 . Why is Mrs Pumphrey worried about Tricki?   Answer: Mrs Pumphrey is worried because Tricki has become listless, weak, and inactive. He refuses to eat his favorite dishes, has bouts of vomiting, and spends all his time lying on a rug panting without wanting to go for walks. Q-2   What does she do to help him? Is she wise in this?   Answer: She gives him extra snacks between meals like malt, cod-liver oil, and a bowl of Horlicks to build up his strength. She also continues to give him sweets like cream cakes and chocolates. No, she is not wise. Her excessive indulgence and overfeeding make Tricki dangerously obese and sick.   Q-3 -  Who does ‘I’ refer to in this story? Answer : In this story, "I" refers to the narrator, Mr. James Herriot , who is a qualified veterinary surgeon.   Q-4 Is the narrator as rich as Tricki’s mistress? Answer : No, the narrator is not as rich as Mrs. ...

                  L- THE  WORLD OF LIMITLESS  POSSIBILITIES  Reflect  and  Respond  1- This is a picture  of Sheetal Devi, a para- archer's was honored  with the Arjuna Award in January  2024. 1- Look at the picture   carefully  and share your observation  with your classmates  and  teacher.  Ans - Unique  Techniques- The image show Sheetal  Devi using her legs and feet to operate the bow, as she was born without arm. Focus and Determination- Her facial expression demonstrates intense concentration  and composure while aiming at the target. 2- Does this personality inspire you? Explain how. Ans - Yes, her personality  inspires  me she is fully  determined  and never let her physical  disability stop her from reaching the top of her sport. Being honored  with the Arjuna Award in January  2024 shows that through...