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  Mending Wall BY ROBERT FROST Born March 26, 1874 --------- Died Jan 29, 1963 About The Author  Robert Frost, a prominent American poet born on March 26, 1874, in San Francisco, California, is celebrated for his vivid depictions of rural life in New England. His poetry captures the essence of everyday experiences and landscapes, using simple yet profound language that resonates with readers. Frost's work often delves into themes of nature, human choices, and the complexities of life, making him one of the most beloved and studied poets of the 20th century. Notable poems by Frost include "The Road Not Taken," a reflection on decision-making and the paths we choose in life; "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," which evokes a sense of tranquility and contemplation in nature; and "Fire and Ice," exploring themes of desire and destruction. Frost's ability to infuse ordinary scenes with deep meaning and his masterful use of language continue to inspi...

  The Quarrel by Eleanor Farjeon About The Author Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was a British author, poet, and playwright. She is best known for her children's stories and poems, including "Morning Has Broken," a hymn that gained widespread popularity when it was set to music in the 1930s. Farjeon's writing style often reflected her love for nature, fantasy, and whimsy, making her works cherished by both children and adults alike. She received several literary awards during her career and left a lasting impact on English literature through her imaginative storytelling and lyrical poetry. Poem: The Quarrel I quarreled with my brother, I don't know what about, One thing led to another And somehow we fell out. The start of it was slight, The end of it was strong, He said he was right, I knew he was wrong! We hated one another. The afternoon turned black. Then suddenly my brother Thumped me on the back, And said, " Oh, came along! We can't go on all night — Iw...

                           حمد حمد و ثنا ہو تیری کون و مکان والے اے رب ہر دو عالم دونوں جہان والے ان مانگے دینے والے عرش و قرآن والے کرتے ہیں تیرے در پر سب آن بان والے بے شک رحیم ہے تو رحمت نشان والے یوم جزا کا مالک خالق ہمارا تو ہے سجدے ہیں تجھ کو کرتے، تیری ہی جستجو ہے امداد تجھ سے چاہیں سب کا سہارا تو ہے تیری ہی بارگاہ میں ہیں ایک آرزو ہے رستہ دکھا دے سیدھا او آسمان والے وہ راستہ دکھا تو پروردگار عالم جس پر چلا کیسے ہیں پرہیزگار عالم نعمت تھی جن کو ملتی تجھ سے نگار عالم اور نام جن کا اب تک ہے یادگار عالم تیری نظر میں ٹھہرے جو عزا و شان والے معتوب ہیں جو تیرے اے خالق لیگانہ گمراہ ہوئے جو مجھ سے اے صاحب زمانہ ہم عاجزوں کو یا رب ان کی نہ راہ چلاتا کر رحم اتنا اب تو اسے زور تا توانا مقبول یہ دعا ہو اسے آسمان والے محمد اسماعیل میرٹھی یہ نظم محمد اسماعیل میرٹھی کی ایک مشہور نظم ہے جس میں انہوں نے اللہ تعالیٰ کی حمد و ثنا بیان کی ہے۔ شاعر نے اس نظم میں رب کریم کی صفات کا خوبصورت انداز میں بیان کیا ہے اور ان سے دعا بھی مان...

  No Men Are Foreign ( Poem) About the Author James Kirkup (born April 23, 1918) is a prolific English poet, translator and travel writer. He was brought up in South Shields, and educated at Durham University. He has written over 45 books, including biographies, novels and plays. He became a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1962. Amongst his honours, Kirkup held the Atlantic Award for Literature from the Rockefeller Foundation in 1950; he was elected the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1962; he won the Japan PEN Club Prize for Poetry in 1965; and was awarded the Scott-Moncrieff Prize for translation in 1992. In 1997, he was presented with the Japan Festival Foundation Award and invited by the Emperor and Empress to the Imperial New Year Poetry Reading at the Palace in Tokyo. Bibliography Poetry The Drowned Sailor (1947) The Submerged Village and Other Poems (1951) A Correct Compassion and Other Poems (1952) A Spring Journey and Other Poems 1952–1953 (1954) ...

  The Unthankful Man (Short Story) Class 8th  Introduction: In this captivating story of thanklessness, we meet Raman, a poor yet kind-hearted man. His encounters with various creatures and a deceitful goldsmith unravel the essence of gratitude and its consequences. Characters: - Raman: A compassionate Brahmin struggling with poverty. - The Monkey: A friendly creature residing in a mango tree. - The Tiger: A noble beast dwelling in a cave. - The Snake: A serpent trapped in a well. - The Goldsmith: A cunning man from Varanasi. - The King and The Prince: Central figures in Raman's journey. Raman's Acts of Kindness: Raman, a poor Brahmin, struggles to make ends meet. Desperate for work, he leaves his village and journeys to a nearby town. On his way, he encounters a strange sight - a well with voices coming from within. He peers down and finds a monkey, a tiger, a snake, and a man all trapped. Raman, with a kind heart, helps them escape one by one. Each creature expresses gratitu...

  Word The smallest unit of meaning in language. This definition emphasizes that words are the building blocks of communication that convey ideas. Words are the smallest units in a language formed by letters or symbols that have meaning on their own. The definition of a word as a "collection of alphabets" is not entirely accurate in linguistic terms because words are not merely random collections of letters; they follow specific rules and structures within a language. ( They should exists as independently meaningful in a particular linguistic dictionary). In linguistics, a word is typically defined as a unit of language that carries meaning and is composed of one or more morphemes. Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language, which can be words themselves or parts of words.  For example, in English, the word "cat" is composed of three letters (C-A-T) but represents a single unit of meaning. Similarly, longer words like "elephant" or "com...

 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...