Written by O. Henri (William Sydney Porter) Characters:DellaMr. James Dillingham Young (Jim) Mrs Sofronie Theme: Giving generously and selflessly Summary of the Story This story, by O. Henri, is about generosity and selfless giving when it comes to giving gifts to your loved ones. There is a young wife named Della who wants to give... Continue Reading →
The Open Window
Written by Saki (Hector Hugh Munro), a British writer Characters:Vera, 15-year-old self-possessed young girlFramton Nuttel, a man having some neurological illnessMrs Sappleton Mr Sappleton, and his two brothers-in-law Theme: playing an amusing trick on others Summary of the Story This story is about a self-possessed (self-confident) 15-year-old girl named Vera, who plays an amusing trick... Continue Reading →
Abhi Subedi
A prolific poet, playwright, and critic, Abhi Subedi (1945-) has remained one of the eminent personalities in the field of literature in Nepal. Born in Sabla village of Tehrathum district, Subedi has written several plays including Dreams of Peach Blossoms (2001) and Fire in the Monastery (2003). Subedi, who taught at the Central Department of... Continue Reading →
Vishnu Singh Rai
Vishnu Singh Rai (1951-) was educated in India, Nepal, and the UK. He taught English at Tribhuvan University for three decades and retired as Professor of English Language Education. Rai writes both in English and Nepali. He has written stories Martyrs & Other Stories (English), play Realities (English), travelogues Nau Dandapari (Nepali), and a novel... Continue Reading →
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Characters: Pelayo Elisenda A strange old man with wings A neighbor woman Father Gonzaga Spider-turned woman A doctor Theme: human nature-related curiosity, greed and cruelty A Detailed Summary This story, written by a Columbian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is a magical realist story which examines the human response to those... Continue Reading →
God Sees the Truth but Waits
A story written by Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer Characters:Ivan Dmitrich AksionovAksionov’s wifeMakar SemyonichThe Governor Other prisoners Theme: The title itself is the theme here: God sees the truth but waits This story is about the false conviction and imprisonment of a man for a murder he did not commit, and it takes the form... Continue Reading →
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