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Class 11 English (Hornbill Book) Poem 1 – A Photograph By Shirley Toulson   A Photograph Introduction of the lesson The poem ‘A Photograph’ is written by Shirley Toulson. In this poem, she recalls her mother and her memories while looking at a childhood photograph when her mother was twelve years old or so. She has been deceased twelve years ago and she cannot explain her grief on her mother’s loss. ✍️ About the Poet – Shirley Toulson • Full Name: Shirley Toulson • Born: 20 May 1924, England • Died: 15 May 2018 Shirley Toulson was a British poet, journalist, and writer. Her poetry often focused on themes of personal loss, nostalgia, nature, and memory. She had a unique ability to express deep emotions in simple, relatable language. 📖 About Her Writing Style: • Toulson’s poetry is known for being emotionally evocative, especially about family and the passage of time. • She often drew inspiration from everyday experiences and gave them philosophical depth. 📘 Abo...

  Class 11 English (Hornbill Book) Chapter 5 - The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement’s Role By Nani Palkhivala  Introduction of the Lesson This chapter focuses on the factors that are responsible for the declining health of the earth. The chapter was originally an article written by Nani Palkhivala which was published in the newspaper ‘The Indian Express’ on November 23, 1994. The writer discusses the Green Movement, how a zoo in Zambia declared human beings as ‘world’s most dangerous animals’. The writer also focuses on overpopulation, deforestation and what should be our responsibility towards the environment.     Summary In this chapter, the writer raises an issue towards the deteriorating health of the earth. As human beings have been exploiting natural resources from decades, presently the condition has made the environment critical. In 1972, the Green Movement helped environmentalists to raise awareness about the harmful condition of the earth and since then th...