
CLASS 12 CBSE
A Thing of Beauty
"The Eternal Joy of Beauty: A Romantic Reflection by John Keats"
John Keats' "A Thing of Beauty" is a profound celebration of the enduring power of beauty. Through vivid natural imagery and rich poetic devices, Keats highlights how beauty provides solace amidst life's struggles, offering joy, inspiration, and spiritual nourishment. This analysis explores the poem’s themes, literary techniques, Romantic ideals, and its timeless relevance in the modern world.
Keeping Quiet
Pablo Neruda's "Keeping Quiet"
Keeping Quiet
In this poem, the poet urges the people of the earth to stop all the activities and remain silent for a few moments. These moments of inactivity will bind us together with the cord of silence, a universal language. The poet talks about the necessity of quiet introspection and creating a sense of mutual understanding among the people of the earth.
The Last Lesson
The Last Lesson" is a short story written by French author Alphonse Daudet.
The Last Lesson
"The Last Lesson" is a short story written by French author Alphonse Daudet. It was first published in 1873 in a collection of short stories entitled "Letters from my Windmill" (Lettres de mon moulin in French). The story is set in a small French village in the 1870s and deals with the theme of the loss of cultural identity and the importance of language.