Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
The Trojan War was a historical event in the Greek mythology that is said to have taken place in the 12th or the 13th BC. It was waged against the city of Troy after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband, Menelaus, the king of Sparta. Let us now read ‘The Wooden Horse’ to […]
Genre/Topic: Mystery
One morning, Sam finds a mysterious box in his room. He does not get to open it, because he is too late for his school. All day long, he cannot even concentrate in his classes. His mind seems to wander off to the box. He thinks the box contains chocolates or toys. What do you […]
Genre/Topic: Poetry
The poem describes the tough choices people stand for when traveling the road of life. Sometimes, one has to choose between ways. ‘The Road Not Taken’ describes this very situation and the aspects that influence our decisions. Let us read this wonderful poem on decisions and choices by Robert Frost.
Genre/Topic: Biographies
While the first ascent to the Mt. Everest was successful in 1953, it was only in 1975 that a woman made it to the top. Before that, several attempts had gone futile. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa had attempted to climb the Mt. Everest three times before her ascent. Let us read more about her and get […]
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Genre/Topic: Short Stories
I had taken part in this public speaking completion. I had prepared well, and felt very confident. I was sure I’d win a prize this time. As my name was called out, I walked up to the stage with an air of confidence. Then, very boldly I addressed the judges, and my friends, and the […]
Genre/Topic: Poetry
It is dark underground; and it is as quiet as the land of the dead. All sort horrible smell seems to tower when I dig up the soil. The earthworms, and ants, and leeches come out of nowhere. I can’t even imagine how other living animals find it comfortable underground. To the poet James Reeves, […]
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 […]
