Get notes, solutions, summary, textual questions and answers, extras, MCQs, and pdf of all chapters—the prose (stories), verse (poems), and Drama (Play)—which are part of (West Bengal Board) WBCHSE Class 11 English syllabus. However, the notes should only be treated for references and changes should be made according to the needs of the students. Please select the chapter you need the notes for and proceed.
Semester I
Semester II
About WBCHSE Class 11 English Literature (ENG B)
As you begin Class 11, the WBCHSE English syllabus introduces you to a collection of stories and poems from around the world. The course is structured over two semesters, each presenting different literary works. Your first semester starts with prose like R. K. Narayan’s “An Astrologer’s Day,” where a man’s past unexpectedly confronts him. You will also read two pieces by Sister Nivedita, “The Swami and Mother-Worship” and “Amarnath,” which share her personal spiritual experiences. The poetry includes William Wordsworth’s “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge,” a tribute to London’s morning beauty, and Sarojini Naidu’s “The Bangle Sellers,” which connects bangles to the different stages of a woman’s life. You will also study simplified versions of Shakespeare’s famous plays “Macbeth,” “Othello,” and “As You Like It.”
In the second semester, the readings continue with new themes. You will explore social differences in Katherine Mansfield’s story, “The Garden Party.” O. Henry’s “Alias Jimmy Valentine” tells the tale of a criminal who tries to change his life for love. The poetry section presents Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess,” a dark monologue by a powerful Duke, and Maya Angelou’s celebrated poem of strength, “And Still I Rise.” The syllabus also includes folk tales from Bengal, such as “The Ghost Brahman,” giving you a connection to regional storytelling traditions. Through these selected texts, you will encounter a variety of human experiences and perspectives.
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