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  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...

About The Author William Ralph Emerson, born in 1833, was an architect and the second cousin of Ralph Waldo Emerson. He worked to design several of the first buildings for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. He died in Milton, Massachusetts, in 1917. William Ralph Emerson's poem "A Nation's Strength" is a powerful and inspirational work that explores the values and qualities essential for building and sustaining a great nation. The poem rejects material wealth, military power, and pride as the foundations of national strength, instead emphasizing the moral and ethical character of its people. Poem  What makes a nation's pillars high And its foundations strong? What makes it mighty to defy The foes that round it throng? It is not gold. Its kingdoms grand Go down in battle shock; Its shafts are laid on sinking sand, Not on abiding rock. Is it the sword? Ask the red dust Of empires passed away; The blood has turned their stones to rust, Their glory to decay. And is ...

 A House, A Home (Poem) What is the difference between a house and a home? Discuss it with your partner. Then read the poem. What is a house? It’s brick and stone and wood that’s hard. Some window glass and perhaps a yard. It’s eaves and chimneys and tile floors and stucco and roof and lots of doors. What is a home? It’s loving and family and doing for others. It’s brothers and sisters and fathers and mothers. It’s unselfish acts and kindly sharing and showing your loved ones you’re always caring.                                     LORRAINE M. HALLI The poem captures the difference between a house and a home beautifully. (Materialistic) => House A house is described with physical details: bricks, stones, wood, windows, and doors. It's a physical structure made of materials. (Sentimental) => Home A home, however, is described with emotional and relational words: love, family, kindness, c...