Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
This is the story of Creon. In this chapter, we will learn how, because of his stupidity and his stubbornness, he lost everything he had.
Genre/Topic: Myth and Folklore
In the lesson before, you read the Greek folklore on how fire was brought to the earth. This lesson also talks about how fire was brought to men, but this story comes from the Shasta, the native American Indian people. Read this and decide which one is more interesting.
Genre/Topic: Short Stories
This is the story of Hugue Erskine, a poor man and his love, Laura Merton. Laura Merton is the daughter of a retired Colonel, and he demands that Hugue earn ten thousand pounds before any announcement of marriage. Poor Hugue! Will he be able to accumulate such a handsome amount? Read this interesting story, The […]
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Genre/Topic: Short Stories
Do you know anyone who works in a circus? What must their lives be like, I wonder, among all the animals, and fun and activity around? Is it dangerous, too, to work in a circus? Here, you will read about the barber’s uncle who works in a circus and how his life is like.
Genre/Topic: Poetry
Do you remember anything about your childhood? Do you remember the things you used to do, or the place where you lived? Thomas Hood seems to have a good memory, for he remembers his childhood place. In this poem, I Remember, I Remember, he expresses his joy in visiting the place after so long.
Genre/Topic: Nonfiction
The Antarctic Desert is the World’s largest desert. Its area is 13, 830,000 which means that as far as your eyes can stretch, you can see sand, sand and only sand. It doesn’t sound good, does it? Read this chapter on deserts.
Genre/Topic: Drama, Play
Ivan Lomov wants to marry Natalia Stepanova, the daughter of his neighbor. With all his courage, he approaches Choobookov. Will Lomov win Choobookov’s confidence? Will Lomov ever marry the woman of his dreams? Read to know further and learn about one of the most interesting and the weirdest proposals.
Genre/Topic: Poetry
Henry Wardsworth Longfellow wrote, in October 16, 1845, “The Arrow and the Song, which came into my mind as I stood with my back to the fire, and glanced on to the paper with arrow’s speed.” Read this poem and find out what Henry Wardsworth Longfellow wants to say through this poem.
