11th English NCERT Index Page

Short Stories

– Anton Chekhov's "The Lament" – A touching narrative exploring the themes of insensitivity to grief and the universality of human experiences.

– Mulk Raj Anand's "A Pair of Mustachios" – A humorous take on cultural identity and societal norms.

– D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking-horse Winner" – An exploration of parental greed, childhood innocence, and the concept of luck.

– Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" – A classic Sherlock Holmes mystery that engages with themes of deception and loyalty.

– Arundhati Roy's "Pappachi’s Moth" – Deals with family dynamics, postcolonial identity, and personal revelations.

– Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Third and Final Continent" – Examines issues of immigration, cultural assimilation, and personal growth.

– Bhabani Bhattacharya's "Glory at Twilight" – A story about ambition, success, and the inevitable fall.

– William Somerset Maugham's "The Luncheon" – A witty critique of societal norms and the human propensity for pretense.

Poetry

– Ted Hughes's "Hawk Roosting" – Provides a vivid perspective on nature and the inherent violence in survival.

– William Shakespeare's "Let me Not to the Marriage of True Minds" – An iconic sonnet celebrating the steadfastness of true love.

– Wole Soyinka's "Telephone Conversation" – A poignant critique of racial prejudice communicated through a seemingly mundane telephone call.

– William Wordsworth's "The World is too Much With Us" – A lament on the disconnect between humanity and nature in the modern world.

– W. H. Auden's "Refugee Blues" – Highlights the despair of refugees through the lens of wartime displacement.

Essays

– Mark Twain's "My Watch" – A humorous reflection on the personal misadventures associated with a malfunctioning watch.

– Bertrand Russell's "The Three Passions" – Philosophical musings on the driving forces of life: love, knowledge, and pity.

– John Ruskin's "What is a Good Book?" – Delivers insights on literary criticism and what constitutes valuable literature.

– E. M. Forser's "The Story" – Discusses the elements that make up a good story, emphasizing narrative and human interest.

– S. Chandrasekhar's "Patterns of Creativity" – Explores the intersections between art and science, particularly through the lens of creativity in poetry and mathematics.

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