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Ready Reference Treatises
In this series you will find the treatises to help the students and teachers of English literature. Almost all the classic novels and plays have been summarized and analyzed.
Study Guides: English Literature
In this series we have included hundreds of guide books that will help students and teachers of English Literature to understand novels, plays, and stories better.

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Summary and Analysis of "The Masque of Blackness"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,620. Language: English. Published: April 18, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The play is notable for its innovative use of music and dance, and for its exploration of race and ethnicity. It was one of the first plays to feature black characters, and it presents a nuanced portrayal of the African women, celebrating their beauty and intelligence.
Summary and Analysis of "Scoop"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,820. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The story follows William Boot, a nature columnist for the fictional newspaper, the Daily Beast, who is mistakenly sent to cover a war in the fictional African country of Ishmaelia. Once there, he finds himself in the midst of a journalistic frenzy, where reporters from various newspapers are competing to get the most sensational stories.
Summary and Analysis of "Nw"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,280. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
To inform the reader, I would like to clarify that this book is not the original "NW" text. Rather, it is a guidebook intended to assist students studying English literature.
Summary and Analysis of "The Forty Rules of Love"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,330. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
"The Forty Rules of Love" is a novel by the Turkish author Elif Shafak. The book is divided into two parallel narratives that explore love, spirituality, and the power of words.
Summary and Analysis of "Train to Pakistan"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,370. Language: English. Published: April 11, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The book is a powerful commentary on the religious and political divide that led to the partition of India. It portrays the human cost of the partition and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. The novel has been widely acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of the events and its powerful message about the futility of religious hatred and violence.
Summary and Analysis of "The Go-Between"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,910. Language: English. Published: April 11, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
"The Go-Between" explores themes of innocence and experience, class differences, and the ways in which memory and nostalgia can distort our perceptions of the past. It is a powerful and poignant coming-of-age story that has captivated readers for generations.
Summary and Analysis of "Enduring Love"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,240. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The novel is narrated from Joe's perspective, and McEwan's writing effectively conveys the character's growing sense of unease and disorientation. The story is punctuated by a series of philosophical digressions on the nature of love, free will, and the human mind, which serve to deepen the novel's themes and add a layer of intellectual complexity.
Summary and Analysis of "Brighton Rock"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,660. Language: English. Published: April 7, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Throughout the novel, Greene explores themes of morality, religion, and the struggle for power. Pinkie's Catholicism is a central theme of the book, as he grapples with his guilt and the possibility of damnation. The novel also touches on issues of social class and the impact of poverty and deprivation on the lives of the characters.
Summary and Analysis of "Freedom"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,280. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The novel's main characters are Walter and Patty Berglund, a couple living in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. Walter is an environmental lawyer who is passionate about bird conservation, while Patty is a former college basketball player who becomes a stay-at-home mom after the birth of their two children.
Summary and Analysis of "Wives and Daughters"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,340. Language: English. Published: April 5, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The novel explores the complexities of family relationships, romantic entanglements, and societal expectations in the mid-19th century.
Summary and Analysis of "Nights at the Circus"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,160. Language: English. Published: April 4, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Throughout the novel, Angela Carter uses language in a playful and experimental way, incorporating elements of magical realism and satire.
Summary and Analysis of "Birdsong"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,860. Language: English. Published: April 3, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
"Birdsong" has been praised for its vivid and harrowing portrayal of the realities of war. Faulks' descriptions of the horrors of the trenches, the brutal conditions faced by soldiers, and the toll that war takes on the human psyche are powerful and moving. The novel also explores themes such as love, loss, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity.
Summary and Analysis of "The Blind Assassin"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,920. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The novel alternates between the present day, in which Iris is an old woman, and the past, when Iris and Laura were young. The story is told through a mix of Iris's memories, Laura's journal entries, and newspaper articles about the lives of the Chase sisters and their family.
Summary and Analysis of "Purple Hibiscus"
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 17,050. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The novel explores themes of family, religion, and politics in Nigeria. It highlights the clash between traditional African values and the influence of Western culture and religion. It also portrays the effects of domestic violence on a family and the struggles of breaking free from an oppressive family structure.
Summary and Analysis of "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,420. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Chaudhuri's writing style is often described as lyrical and poetic, as he reflects on his personal experiences and observations of the world around him. He paints a vivid picture of the people, customs, and traditions of Bengal, and also delves into his own intellectual and spiritual development, including his love of literature and philosophy.
Summary and Analysis of "The Private Life of an Indian Prince"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,130. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The novel portrays the conflict between traditional Indian culture and the growing Western influence, which became more pronounced under British colonial rule.
Summary and Analysis of "Brick Lane"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,430. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Nazneen initially struggles to adapt to her new surroundings, feeling lonely and isolated in her small apartment on Brick Lane. However, as she begins to make connections with her neighbours and other members of the Bangladeshi community, she starts to find her place in this new world..........................
Summary and Analysis of "Brideshead Revisited"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,210. Language: English. Published: March 28, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The plot revolves around Charles Ryder, a budding artist who develops a friendship with the affluent and aristocratic Marchmain family during the pre-World War II era.
Best Poems by Rabindranath Tagore (Summarized)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,460. Language: English. Published: March 28, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Rabindranath Tagore's poems explore a wide range of themes, including love, nature, spirituality, patriotism, and human relationships.
Summary and Analysis of "Moll Flanders"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,900. Language: English. Published: March 28, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The book is about the life of Moll Flanders who was born in Newgate and had a tumultuous life for over sixty years, during which she worked as a prostitute for twelve years, got married five times, one of which was to her own brother, and was a thief for twelve years.
Summary and Analysis of "Lucky Jim"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,890. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The story revolves around Jim Dixon, a young and struggling history lecturer at a provincial university who is dissatisfied with his job and feels out of place in the academic community.
Summary of Shakespeare's Sonnets 1 to 10
Price: $2.98 USD. Words: 5,570. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
What makes Shakespeare's sonnets so enduring is their timeless themes of love, beauty, mortality, and the passage of time. He explores these themes with a depth and complexity that continues to captivate readers and scholars alike.
Summary and Analysis of "On Beauty"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,490. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The book explores the themes of cultural and ethnic diversity in both the UK and the USA, the concept of beauty, and the conflict between liberal and conservative values in academic settings.
Summary and Analysis of "Netherland"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,670. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The book explores topics related to individuality, fitting in, displacement, and the pursuit of meaning in a fast-changing society. It is a touching and eloquent reflection on human experiences and provides a distinctive and comprehensive depiction of contemporary America.
Summary and Analysis of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"
Price: $2.50 USD. Words: 4,370. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The narrative of the book follows Jean Brodie, a schoolteacher who holds unconventional beliefs and methods compared to her colleagues at the school.
Summary and Analysis of "Signs Preceding the End of the World"
Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 3,710. Language: English. Published: March 25, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The story follows Makina, a young woman who journeys between Mexico and the U.S., negotiating the contrasting cultures, people, and languages of both countries.............................
Summary and Analysis of "The Woman Who Had Two Navels"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,000. Language: English. Published: March 25, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The story begins with Connie Escovar visiting Pepe Monson's residence in Hong Kong to inquire if he can perform a corrective surgery on her two belly buttons. The narrative is presented in the third person perspective without revealing the name of the narrator. Pepe acknowledges Connie's problem as genuine, but expresses his inability to operate on humans as he is a veterinarian.........
Summary and Analysis of "Woman at Point Zero"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,750. Language: English. Published: March 24, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Despite the difficulties of writing about women during that time, Saadawi fearlessly and honestly portrays her meeting with the female prisoner and her story. The book was well received in countries where women's freedom and rights were valued.
Summary and Analysis of "Brother"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,810. Language: English. Published: March 24, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
To inform the reader, I would like to clarify that this book is not the original "Brother" text. Rather, it is a guidebook intended to assist students studying English literature.
Summary and Analysis of "Shame"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,890. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
After reading this short treatise, I would strongly advise all students to read the original text once again, even if they have already read it. You will see that the same story, after reading this treatise, will begin to take on many new meanings.
Summary and Analysis of "The Slave"
Price: $2.97 USD. Words: 5,110. Language: English. Published: March 20, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
After reading this short treatise, I would strongly advise all students to read the original text once again, even if they have already read it. You will see that the same story, after reading this treatise, will begin to take on many new meanings.
मजेदार किस्से (अकबर और बीरबल)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,990. Language: Hindi. Published: March 20, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
अकबर और बीरबल की कहानियां बच्चों और बड़ों दोनों को ही शताब्दियों से आनंदित करती आ रही हैं। ये कहानियां और किस्से किताबों की छपाई शुरू होने से पहले पुरानी पीढ़ी के लोग नयी पीढ़ी को सुनाकर आगे बढ़ा देते थे लेकिन अब ये कहानियां किताबों, पत्रिकाओं, और संकलन के रूप में प्रकाशित होती हैं और करोड़ों बच्चे और बड़े इन कहानियों को पढ़कर आनंदित होते हैं।
Summary and Analysis of "Bridget Jones's Diary"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,450. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
After reading this short treatise, I would strongly advise all students to read the original text once again, even if they have already read it. You will see that the same story, after reading this treatise, will begin to give you many new meanings.
Summary and Analysis of "The Recruiting Officer"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,910. Language: English. Published: March 12, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
Literary language differs from everyday spoken language, so they find it difficult to read literary articles, plays, poems, and novels. In such a situation, instruction books help them.
Summary and Analysis of "The Vendor of Sweets"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,310. Language: English. Published: March 8, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
English literature students sometimes find it difficult to read some major syllabus books and need someone's help.
Summary and Analysis of "No Exit"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,370. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
It is essential to tell you that this is only a treatise that provides a summary and analysis of the original book, "No Exit." If you want to read the original book, please don’t download it.
Summary and Analysis of "'Tis a Pity She’s a Whore"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,400. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
This guidebook is for students of English literature. It is not the original novel. If you want to read the original novel, this is not the book for you.This guidebook provides only a summary and analysis of the original text.
Summary and Analysis of "Ghost"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,890. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
There is no doubt that this novel is one of the most informative ones for the students studying at the school. Through a beautiful story, the author has succeeded in conveying to the students all those things that are necessary in the life of a student and help him become a good person in life.
Unforgettable Lines of English Literature
Price: $1.50 USD. Words: 6,080. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
The reader keeps any book in his mind forever, either because of the name of the author, because of the features of the story, because of the subject matter, or because of the special writing.
Summary and Analysis of "The Old Man and the Sea"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,900. Language: English. Published: February 6, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
This guidebook is for students of English literature. It is not the original book. If you want to read the original text of the novel, this is not the book for you.
Summary and Analysis of "The God of Small Things"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,870. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
This guidebook provides only a summary and analysis of the original text to help students of English literature, particularly from countries where students do not know much about Indian society and Indian culture.
Summary and Analysis of "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,700. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
It is for the reader’s kind information that this is not the original text of "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress." It is only a guidebook written to help students of English literature.
Summary and Analysis of "The Grapes of Wrath"
Price: $2.98 USD. Words: 8,830. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
This guidebook is for students of English literature. It is not the original novel.
Summary and Analysis of "A Doll’s House"
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,670. Language: English. Published: January 18, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
It is for the reader’s kind information that this is not the original text of "A Doll’s House." It is only a guidebook written to help students of English literature.
Summary and Analysis of “Lord of the Flies”
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,560. Language: English. Published: January 17, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
English Literature students sometimes find it difficult to read some major syllabus books and need someone's help. Literary language differs from everyday spoken language, so they find it difficult to read literary articles, plays, poems, and novels. In such a situation, instruction books help them.
Summary and Analysis of “No Longer at Ease”
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,440. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - Literature
This guidebook is for students of English literature. It is not the original novel. If you want to read the original novel, this is not the book for you.
वो आ रहा था: डरावनी कहानियाँ
Price: $2.98 USD. Words: 30,860. Language: Hindi. Published: January 15, 2023 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Horror » General
इस कहानियों की किताब को तभी लीजियेगा अगर आपका दिल मजबूत है। ये कहानियां रात में पढ़ेंगे तो शायद आप रात भर जागते ही रह जायेंगे क्योंकि इन कहानियों में से बहुत सी ऐसी हैं जिनके बारे में शायद आपने कभी कल्पना भी नहीं की होगी।
ट्वेल्फ्थ नाईट (नाटक का विस्तृत सारांश)
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 4,480. Language: Hindi. Published: November 30, 2022 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Plays » Ancient & Classical
पहला रिकॉर्ड किया गया सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन 2 फरवरी, 1602 को कैंडलमास में हुआ था, जो वर्ष के कैलेंडर में क्राइस्टमास्टाइड का औपचारिक अंत था। नाटक को 1623 फर्स्ट फोलियो में शामिल किए जाने तक प्रकाशित नहीं किया गया था।
मैकबेथ (नाटक का विस्तृत सारांश)
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 4,290. Language: Hindi. Published: November 28, 2022 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Plays » Ancient & Classical
नाटक मैकबेथ नाम के मुख्य पात्र के इर्द गिर्द घूमती है और उसके लोभ, अति महत्वकांशा, और धोखेबाजी से लिए गए सत्ता के अधिकार को प्रस्तुत करती है ।
Insatiable River (A Classic Play)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,190. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2022 by Raja Sharma. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure, Plays » Ancient & Classical
The drama presented is an unprecedented work in the field of Hindi literature. This play was written and published in Hindi for the first time.
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