📘 Class 11 English

Hornbill (Prose & Poetry) and Snapshots (Supplementary Reader)

Hornbill: The Portrait of a Lady

By Khushwant Singh. Relationship between the author and his grandmother.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Character Sketch
  • Important Questions
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Hornbill: A Photograph (Poem)

By Shirley Toulson. A tribute to the poet's mother.

Key Topics:

  • Theme
  • Stanza-wise Explanation
  • Poetic Devices
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Hornbill: We're Not Afraid to Die

By Gordon Cook and Alan East. A tale of extreme courage and skill during a sea voyage.

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  • Summary
  • Key Events
  • Character Analysis
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Hornbill: Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues

By A.R. Williams. The mystery surrounding the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Historical Context
  • Important Facts
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Hornbill: The Voice of the Rain (Poem)

By Walt Whitman. A dialogue between the poet and the rain.

Key Topics:

  • Theme
  • Explanation
  • Poetic Devices
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Hornbill: Childhood (Poem)

By Markus Natten. Thoughts on losing childhood innocence.

Key Topics:

  • Theme
  • Explanation
  • Important Questions
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Hornbill: The Adventure

By Jayant Narlikar. A science-fiction story dealing with parallel worlds.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Scientific Concepts
  • Key Questions
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Hornbill: Silk Road

By Nick Middleton. The author's journey to Mount Kailash.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Travelogue Details
  • Cultural Context
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Hornbill: Father to Son (Poem)

By Elizabeth Jennings. The generation gap and lack of understanding.

Key Topics:

  • Theme
  • Explanation
  • Poetic Devices
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Snapshots: The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

By William Saroyan. Two Armenian boys and a stolen horse.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Character Sketch
  • Theme of Honesty
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Snapshots: The Address

By Marga Minco. A story about post-war trauma and memories.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Character Sketch
  • Theme of Loss
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Snapshots: Mother's Day

By J.B. Priestley. A play about a mother asserting her rights.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Character Analysis
  • Social Message
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Snapshots: Birth

By A.J. Cronin. A newly graduated doctor's struggle to save a life.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Character Sketch of Andrew
  • Medical Drama
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Snapshots: The Tale of Melon City

By Vikram Seth. A humorous and satirical poem.

Key Topics:

  • Summary
  • Satire
  • Poetic Analysis
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