KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

"The Gold Frame" R K Laxman Introduction "The Gold Frame" by R.K. Laxman is a humorous story that explores themes of false prestige, dishonesty, and society's quirks. The story revolves around Datta, the owner of Modern Frame Works, a framing store. Datta finds himself in a predicament after accidentally splattering paint on a customer's treasured photograph. In his attempt to rectify the situation, he resorts to deception, setting the stage for a comical series of events. Interpretation Datta: The Unassuming Framer The story takes place in Modern Frame Works, a small store sandwiched between two others. Datta, the owner, is described as a slender man with silver-rimmed glasses and a seasoned wood-like complexion. He is a quiet and diligent individual who prefers solitude over casual friendships and meaningless conversations. The Unintentional Mishap Datta's life takes an unexpected turn when a customer approaches him with an old photogra...

  Literary Movements Periods and Ages of English Literature Literary Movements 1. Cavalier Poets 2. Metaphysical Poets 3. Amatory Fiction 4. The Augustans 5. Romanticism 6. Dark Romanticism 7. American Romanticism 8. Gothic Novels 9. Lake Poets 10. Pre-Raphaelitism 11. Transcendentalism 12. Realism 13. Naturalism 14. Verismo 15. Magical Realism 16. Decadent Movement 17. Symbolism 18. Futurism 19. Stream of Consciousness 20. Modernism 21. Expressionism 22. Imagism 23. War Poets   🔺Cavalier Poets: 17 th Century Supporters of King Charles Mostly poets belong to Court Love, Loyalty. These poets take impression from Ben Jonson’s Lyric Poem These poets are known as Son of Ben   🔺Metaphysical Poets: This term was coined by Samuel Johnson Father and Founder of Metaphysical Poet – John Donne Meta – Beyond Physical – the physical World Metaphysical - “Beyond the Physical World” These poets are lear...