Almond Books ISC Modern English Literature Textbook – Perspectives (Short Stories) and Reflections (Poems) for Class 11 & 12 | Latest ISC English Syllabus 2027

Book Details:

• Title: Almond Books ISC Modern English Literature Textbook – Perspectives (Short Stories) and Reflections (Poems) for Class 11 & 12 | Latest ISC English Syllabus 2027

• Publisher: Almond Books

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 250

• Release Date: 14-05-2025

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0 x 0.5 inches

• Languages: English

• ISBN: 9789395190756

About the Book

The Almond Books ISC Modern English Literature Textbook is designed to align perfectly with the latest ISC English syllabus for Class 11 and Class 12 for the year 2027. This textbook includes the complete, unabridged texts of all ten short stories and ten poems prescribed in the ISC curriculum. The book aims to provide students with an authentic learning experience, meeting exam requirements and offering in-depth understanding.

Key Features:

• Complete Original Texts: All short stories and poems are presented in their unabridged, original form as prescribed by the ISC syllabus.

• Word Meanings: Detailed explanations of difficult words and phrases are included to aid comprehension.

• Engaging Illustrations: Colourful illustrations are provided to enhance engagement and help with visual recall.

• Chapter-End Recap Questions: Questions at the end of each chapter to test comprehension, reinforce key concepts, and encourage review.

• Covers ISC Class 11 & 12 Syllabus: Includes all prescribed poems and short stories for both Class 11 and Class 12 students.

Short Stories – Perspectives (Class 11 & 12)

1. Lawley Road – R.K. Narayan

2. The Landlady – Roald Dahl

3. Most Beautiful – Ruskin Bond

4. Dream-Children: A Reverie – Charles Lamb

5. Ratan Tata: A Life – Settling in at Cornell (Excerpt) – Thomas Mathew

6. The Doll’s House – Katherine Mansfield

7. Death by Scrabble – Charlie Fish

8. The Dreamer – Saki

9. Games at Twilight – Anita Desai

10. The Father-Thing – Philip K. Dick

Poems – Reflections (Class 11 & 12)

1. Father Returning Home – Dilip Chitre

2. Life Doesn’t Frighten Me – Maya Angelou

3. Sadness Comes – Donna Ashworth

4. A Prayer for My Daughter – W.B. Yeats

5. Bora Ring – Judith Wright

6. My Grandmother’s House – Kamala Das

7. Refugee Blues – W.H. Auden

8. Urban – Nissim Ezekiel

9. Ode to Tomatoes – Pablo Neruda

10. The Black Santa – Allison Joseph