Class 10 English Literature Reader

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 14 Julius Caesar In the Chapter 14 of CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader, students get to read the story of Julius Caesar. The chapter is an abridged version of the original play written by William Shakespeare. The play revolves around the assassination of Julius Caesar, a … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 13 The Dear Departed In the story “The Dear Departed” by Stanley Houghton, the plot revolves around the two adult children of Mrs. Slater, Joseph and Amelia, who come to visit their mother after hearing that she is seriously ill. However, upon arriving, they discover that she … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 12 Snake In the poem “Snake” by D.H. Lawrence, the speaker encounters a snake while drinking water at his water trough. He watches the snake with fascination as it drinks from the trough and then begins to leave. However, instead of leaving, the speaker picks up a … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 11 The Rime of the Ancient Mariner “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is a long narrative poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1798 as part of the “Lyrical Ballads” collection. The poem tells the story of an old sailor who stops a wedding … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 10 Ozymandias “Ozymandias” is a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley that discusses the fleeting nature of power and fame. The poem describes the remnants of a statue of the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, also known as Ozymandias. The speaker describes the ruins of the statue, which lie … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 9 Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments The poem “Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments” is written by William Shakespeare. It speaks about how poetry is an immortal art form that is more enduring than any material monument or statue. The poem begins with the statement that … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 8 Mirror In the chapter “Mirror” from the CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader, the speaker is a mirror who reflects the emotions and thoughts of the people who look into it. The mirror reflects a woman’s face and the woman, in turn, examines her reflection closely. … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 7 The Frog and the Nightingale “The Frog and the Nightingale” is a poem by Vikram Seth, and is included in the CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader. The poem is about a talented nightingale who becomes a victim of the criticism and manipulation of a greedy … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 6 Virtually True Chapter 6 of the CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader is titled “Virtually True”. It is a science fiction story written by Paul Stewart. The story is set in a futuristic world where people can immerse themselves in virtual reality games and experiences. The … Read more

CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader Summary Chapter 5 Patol Babu, Film Star In chapter 5 of CBSE Class 10 English Literature Reader, “Patol Babu, Film Star,” the story revolves around a middle-aged man named Patol Babu. He was once a passionate theater actor but is now living a mundane life working in a hardware … Read more