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Francis Bacon wrote Of Studies to explain why reading, writing, and thinking are important. He was a philosopher and writer. He wanted people to understand how studying helps in life. The writer believed that knowledge gives power. He explained the different uses of studies and how people should read books. He also warned against reading
Abraham Lincoln gave The Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. The speech was short but very powerful. He spoke during the American Civil War at the dedication of a cemetery for soldiers. His words gave hope to people and honored those who died in battle. He reminded the people of the values of freedom and
Rabindranath Tagore was a famous poet, writer, and thinker from India. He wrote this letter to Lord Chelmsford, who was the Viceroy of India at that time. In this letter, Tagore rejected the knighthood given to him by the British government. He did this because of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where British soldiers killed many
Shooting an Elephant is an essay by George Orwell. It is based on his experience as a British officer in Burma. Burma was under British rule at that time. Orwell did not like British rule, but he also did not like how the Burmese people treated him. The essay tells a real event where Orwell
I Have a Dream is a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He delivered it on August 28, 1963. The speech took place in Washington, D.C. It was part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Many people attended this event. The speech talked about freedom, equality, and justice. Dr. King spoke
Long Walk to Freedom is an autobiography by Nelson Mandela. It tells about his life, struggles, and fight against apartheid. The book describes his childhood, his journey into politics, and his time in prison. It also talks about how South Africa became free from apartheid. Mandela wrote about his experiences with honesty. The book teaches
The Luncheon is a short story written by W. Somerset Maugham. It is about an experience the narrator had with a woman who invited him to lunch. The story is based on real life. The narrator tells the story many years later, remembering how he was tricked. The woman pretended she ate little, but she
The Gift of the Magi is a short story by O. Henry. It was published in 1905. It is about love and sacrifice. The story is about a poor couple, Jim and Della. They love each other deeply. They want to give each other special gifts. They have no money, so they make big sacrifices.
Araby is a short story by James Joyce. It is part of his book Dubliners. The story is about a young boy who lives in Dublin. He has feelings for his friend’s sister. He wants to buy her a gift from a fair called Araby. But in the end, he feels sad and disappointed. Theme
“The Garden Party” is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published in 1922. The story is about a wealthy family preparing for a garden party. During the preparations, they hear about a poor man’s death nearby. The story focuses on Laura, a young girl in the family. She struggles with feelings