“Dream Children: A Reverie” is an essay by Charles Lamb that delves into the realm of dreams and explores complex emotions and experiences arising from childhood imagination. The essay is a tender account of Charles Lamb’s reminiscences about his bygone …

“Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.” by Nissim Ezekiel is a satirical poem that humorously criticizes the way semi-educated individuals in India try to mimic Western accents and manners while speaking English. The poem is set at a farewell party for Mis…

“The Diamond Necklace,” written by Guy de Maupassant, narrates the story of Mathilde Loisel, a woman who longs for a lavish lifestyle. Borrowing a necklace for a high-society event, she loses it, leading her and her husband into years of hardship as the…

Invocation is a literary and ritualistic device often used in literature and prayers. It involves addressing a deity, muse, or higher power to seek inspiration, guidance, or assistance. In poetry, an invocation can be found at the beginning of an epic o…