Alphonse Daudet - Importance of mother tongue, patriotism, and the impacts of war on education.
Anees Jung - Stories of stolen childhood, grinding poverty, and traditions trapping children in labor.
William Douglas - An autobiographical account of overcoming fear through sheer willpower and determination.
Selma Lagerlöf - Universal theme that essential goodness in a human can be awakened through love and understanding.
Louis Fischer - Mahatma Gandhi's struggle for the poor sharecroppers of Champaran against British landlordism.
Asokamitran - A look inside Gemini Studios, sub-castes of film production, and political undercurrents.
Christopher Silvester - Dual perspectives on interviews and an insightful excerpt with Umberto Eco.
A.R. Barton - Teenage fantasies, hero-worshiping, and the reality-check of lower-middle-class life.
Kamala Das - A moving exploration of human relationships, aging, and the painful fear of loss.
Stephen Spender - Social injustice, class inequalities, and the bleak reality of slum children.
Pablo Neruda - An emphasis on quiet introspection, universal brotherhood, and halting mindless actions.
John Keats - Nature's endless treasures providing a perennial source of joy and healing power.
Robert Frost - The economic divide between city dwellers and the pleading rural poor struggling for basic cash flow.
Adrienne Rich - Patriarchal constraints, struggles of a married woman, and art as an escape mechanism.
Jack Finney - Psychological escape from modern day stress, insecurity, and psychological anxieties.
Kalki - Political satire aimed at the eccentricity, pride, and ultimate helplessness of those in high power.
Tishani Doshi - First-hand geological experience in Antarctica, shedding light on severe climate change threats.
Pearl S. Buck - Conflict between national loyalty and humanitarian duty during wartime through Dr. Sadao's dilemma.
Susan Hill - Deep psychological effects of physical disability, loneliness, and the power of supportive bonding.
Zitkala-Sa & Bama - Dual autobiographical tales exploring marginalization, racism, and social untouchability.
Official CBSE layouts for Notice, Formal/Informal Invitations, Letter to the Editor, Job Application, and Article/Report Writing.
Practice with previous year papers and official sample papers to boost your score.