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SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
Introduction to English Literature:
The Short Story and the Novel
(Optional English)
(Academic Year 2013-14 onwards)
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B. A. Part-I
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(Semester - I & II)
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Centre for Distance Education
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Rangappa
Prof. (Dr.) N. J. Pawar
Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open
Vice-Chancellor,
University, Mansagangotri, Mysore
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Prin. (Dr.) A. S. Bhoite
Prof. V. Venkaih
Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
Director, Academic Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Open University Rd. No. 46, Jubilee Hill,
Hyderabad-33 Andhrapradesh
Prof. (Dr.) R. Krishna Kumar
Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Yashwantrao Chavan
Dr. J. S. Patil
Maharashtra Open University, Dnyangangotri,
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences,
Near Gangapur Dam, Nasik
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Dr. A. P. Gavali
Dr. R. G. Phadatare
Dean, Faculty of Arts,
Dean, Faculty of Commerce,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Dr. C. J. Khilare
Prof. (Dr.) D. V. Muley
Dean, Faculty of Science,
Registrar,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Prof. (Dr.) A. B. Rajge
Director, B.C.U.D.,
Shri. V. T. Patil,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Finance and Accounts Officer,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Dr. B. M. Hirdekar
Controller of Examination
Prof. (Dr.) A. R. Bhosale
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
(Member Secretary)
Prof. (Dr.) A. N. Joshi
Director, Centre for Distance Education,
Vaishnavi Appartments, Flat No. 8, Shrirang
Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
nagar, Near Pumping Station,
Near Gangapur Dam, Nasik
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Chairman- Dr. M. G. Kadam
Sadguru Gadge Maharaj College, Karad, Dist. Satara
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Prof. (Dr.) P. A. Attar
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Dr. S. B. Bhambar
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'Yashodhan', 2nd Lane, Ayodhya Nagar,
Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur
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Dr. S. R. Sawant
Kisanveer Mahavidyalaya, Wai,
Dist. Satara
Dr. S. I. Noorani
Dattajirao Kadam Arts, Commerce &
Science College, Shivajinagar,
Ichalkaranji, Dist. Kolhapur
Dr. N. R. Sawant
Shivraj College of Arts, Commerce &
D. S. Kadam Science College,
Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur.
Dr. S. R. Ghatge
Vivekanand College, Kolhapur
Dr. P. M. Patil
Arts, Commerce & Science College,
Palus, Dist. Sangli
Head, Dept. of English,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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Dr. R. P. Lokhande
Rajarshi Shahu College, Kolhapur.
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Centre for Distance Education
Shivaji University,
Kolhapur.
Introduction to English Literature:
Writing Team
Author’s Name
Unit No
Semester-I
Dr. Anisa G. Mujawar
'Noor', 128/1 B, Aishwarya Colony, Shahunagar,
Godoli, Satara
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Mr. Appasaheb S. Arabole
'Shivsadan Niwas', Dr. Ghalinagar, Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur
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Mrs. R. K. Hardikar
K. W. College, Sangli
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Dr. S. B. Bhambar
'Visawa', Pt. No. 44, Daddi Colony, Ringane Mala Road,
Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur.
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Semester-II
Mr. Arun M. Jadhav
Y. C. College, Islampur, Dist. Sangli
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Dr. Satish R. Ghatge
2, Rajashri Apt. 228, Mangalwar Peth, Karad, Dist. Satara.
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Dr. S. B. Bhambar
'Visawa', Pt. No. 44, Daddi Colony, Ringane Mala Road,
Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur.
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Dr. Tripti Karikatti
Dept. of English, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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Dr. S. B. Bhambar
Dr. M. G. Kadam
Dr. Satish R. Ghatge
'Visawa', Pt. No. 44, Daddi
Colony, Ringane Mala Road,
Gadhinglaj
Sadguru Gadge Maharaj
College, Karad,
2, Rajashri Apt. 228,
Mangalwar Peth, Karad,
Dist. Satara.
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Students,
You are doing this course for Optional English as distant learners. The same text
book is prescribed for the regular students also. But, your course book is organized
differently to help you study it on your own.
We hope that this book containing the Self-Instructional Material on Paper-I,
'Introduction to English Literature: the Short Story and the Novel' will meet the needs
of the students offering English as their optional subject at B. A. Part-I. The material
is designed and presented in such a way that it will encourage the students to read and
enjoy the units independently. The authors have tried their best to present relevant
material in a simple manner, expressed in a lucid, clear and easy, but dignified
language.
The first section of this course book deals with the Short Stories. Five Short Stories
are prescribed for this course.
Each story is divided into parts. And at the end of each part, there are small tasks.
You should try to write answers on your own. At the end of the unit, model answers are
given. But do not look at them until you have written your own answers. You should
correct your spellings and grammar and take care that such mistakes will not occur
again.
The Second Section, deals with the Novel. This section is divided into 4 parts. You
should read each part, answer the questions given in the tasks, check your answers,
and then go ahead. If you do this sincerely and honestly, you will enjoy bright success.
And not only this, your English will be greatly improved, adding to the development of
your personality.
There is a summary given at the end of each unit. It tells you what you have learnt
from the unit. It will help you to revise the lesson quickly at the time of examination.
We wish you great success and hope you will enjoy studying this course.
– Editors
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CONTENTS
Introduction to English Literature
Semester–I
The Short Story
Unit 1
The Short Story as a Form of Literature
Unit 2
A) The Home Coming
31
B) The Cherry Tree
50
A) Mr. Know-all
64
B) The Lumber Room
80
The Refugee
95
Unit 3
Unit 4
1
Semester–II
The Novel
Unit 5
The Novel as a Form of Literature
111
Unit 6
Introduction to Lord of the Flies
134
Unit 7
Chapterwise Summary of the Novel
144
Unit 8
Critical Appreciation of the Novel
171
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Each Unit begins with the section Objectives Objectives are directive and indicative of :
1. What has been presented in the Unit and
2. What is expected from you
3. What you are expected to know pertaining to the specific Unit
once you have completed working on the Unit.
The self check exercises with possible answers will help you to
understand the Unit in the right perspective. Go through the possible
answers only after you write your answers. These exercises are not to
be submitted to us for evaluation. They have been provided to you as
Study Tools to help keep you in the right track as you study the Unit.
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