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An Excellent Father (Jane Austen)   Jane Austen (1775–1817) was born in Steventon, Hampshire, where she spent the first 26 years of her life. She was the seventh of eight children in a close-knit family that greatly influenced her literary development. Writing primarily for her own pleasure and with little expectation of publication, Austen demonstrated a profound belief in artistic discipline, famously asserting that "an artist cannot do anything slovenly." Her major works, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Northanger Abbey, showcase her unparalleled ability to portray the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. Austen's novels remain celebrated for their incisive social commentary, vivid characterisations, and the use of everyday language that makes her work timeless and universally relatable. An Excellent Father Summary: This extract from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice sets the stage for the intricate...

  Prayers (G.A. Mehjoor)  Born 11 Aug 1887 Mitrigam                             Died 9 Apr 1952                                                 Mitrigam          About the Author Ghulam Ahmad Mehjoor, affectionately known as the Shair-e-Kashmir (Poet of Kashmir), was born on August 1, 1887, in Mitrigam, Pulwama. A visionary figure in Kashmiri literature, Mehjoor is hailed as the herald of didactic poetry in the Kashmiri language. He was the first poet to introduce themes that resonated deeply with the everyday lives of the people of his time, distinguishing his work from the traditional poetry that preceded him. Yet, his lyrical beauty remains as captivating as that of the celebrated poetess, Habba Khatoon. Mehjoor's poetry stands as a testament to the strength...

Footprints without Feet ( H. G. WELLS)  Author Introduction I ntroduction to H.G. Wells ( September 21, 1866 - August 13, 1946)  Herbert George Wells, widely known as H.G. Wells, was born on 21st September 1866 at Atlas House, 162 High Street, Bromley, Kent, England. He was the fourth and youngest child of Joseph Wells and Sarah Neal, who affectionately called him "Bertie". Wells is celebrated as one of the pioneers of science fiction literature, often referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction." His literary career spans across novels, short stories, social commentary, satire, biographies, and autobiographies. Through his sharp imagination and keen observations, Wells not only created groundbreaking science fiction stories but also offered insightful critiques of society, politics, and human behavior. Some of his most notable works include: The Time Machine (1895) The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896) The Invisible Man (1897) The War of the Worlds (1898) The War in...

 Class 10 Chemistry Notes---- by Sahil Swë CHEMICAL REACTION AND EQUATION Chemistry is defined as that branch of science which deals with the composition and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes by various interactions. A chemical compound is formed as a result of a chemical change and in this process different types of energies such as heat, electrical energy, radiation etc. are either absorbed or evolved. The process involving a chemical change is called a chemical reaction.  Chemical change – one or more new substances with new physical and chemical properties are  formed. Example: Fe(s)  +  CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)                                          (Blue)             (Green)                 Here, when copper sulphate reacts with iron, two new ...