Packing By Jerome K. Jerome (An extract from Three Men in a Boat) About the Author Jerome Klapka Jerome was born on 2nd May, 1859 in Belsize House, Bradford Street, Walsall, Staffordshire, England. Jerome’s childhood was very difficult as his parents were falling into financial ruin and it left its mark on him. The young … Read more
The Beggar By Anton Chekhov About the Author Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860, in the small seaport of Taganrog, Ukraine. He is regarded as one of Russia’s most cherished story tellers. Today, he is remembered as a playwright and one of the masters of the modern short story. He was the … Read more
The Accidental Tourist By Bill Bryson About the Author William McGuire Bryson is an American-British author. He was born on 8 December 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States but he has been a resident of Britain for most of his adult life. He holds dual American and British citizenship. He served as the chancellor … Read more
A House is Not a Home By Zan Gaudioso About the Author Zan is a contributing author and editor of several volumes of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She is also co-author of the award winning book, The Buddha Next Door. Zan is currently working on a documentary about Happiness, while also … Read more
The Last Leaf By O. Henry About the Author William Sydney Porter better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings. He was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina. When William was three, his mother died after giving birth … Read more
Weathering the Storm in Ersama By Harsh Mander About the Author Image reference: thehindu.com Harsh Mander is an activist, who works with survivors of mass violence and hunger, as well as homeless persons and street children. He is the Director of the Centre for Equity Studies and a Special Commissioner to the Supreme Court of … Read more
The Happy Prince By Oscar Wilde About the Author Oscar Wilde was a popular literary figure in late Victorian England, known for his brilliant wit, flamboyant style and infamous imprisonment for homosexuality. He was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854 to Sir William Wilde and his wife Jane. Oscar’s mother, Lady Jane Francesca Wilde … Read more
Iswaran the Storyteller By R. K. Laxman About the Author Image reference: thefamouspeople.com Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Laxman was an Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist. He was born on October 24, 1921 in Mysore, India, at the home of a headmaster. He was the youngest of six brothers and also had one sister. The famous writer, … Read more
The Adventures of Toto By Ruskin Bond About the Author Image Reference: Edubilla.com Ruskin Bond was born to Edith Clarke and Aubrey Alexender Bond, on 19 May, 1934 in Kasauli, Punjab States Agency, British India. He is an Indian author of British descent. He wrote his first novel, The Room on the Roof, when he … Read more
The Lost Child By Mulk Raj Anand About the Author Image Reference: apnaorg.com Mulk Raj Anand was a prominent Indian author of novels, short stories, and critical essays in English. He was born on December 12, 1905 in Peshawar, India (now in Pakistan). He was the son of a coppersmith. Anand graduated with honours in … Read more
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