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Mary Howitt (12 March 1799 – 30 January 1888) was an English poet, and author of the famous poem The Spider and the Fly. On 16 April 1821 she married William Howitt and began a career of joint authorship with him.Their literary productions at first consisted chiefly of poetical and other contributions to annuals and periodicals, of which a selection was published in 1827 under the title of The Desolation of Eyam and other Poems.

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This scene provides the climax of Prospero's plan and the denouement of Antonio's many plots. Antonio, Sebastian, and Alonso are powerless against Prospero's magic. Their plotting against him — and Antonio and Sebastian's subsequent plotting against Alonso — is ineffectual in the face of Prospero's greater power. This is the moment of revenge that Prospero has awaited for 12 long years, and he offers no clue what form the punishment will take. However, because he has encouraged Miranda and Ferdinand's love, it is clear that any retribution directed toward Alonso will not be severe, since he would not risk his daughter's happiness in such a way. That is not the case, however, for Sebastian and Antonio, who have every reason for concern.

The first book is an escape from Paris, and the major arc of the second book is to set up the return to Paris. The third deals with a more difficult, second escape from Paris. An important factor in the emotional nature of Darnay's return to Paris at the end of the second book involves the connections that he has made in London. The name of the second book, "The Golden Thread," refers to Lucie's hold over them all, a pull which Darnay has to resist for the first time in his decision to return to Paris without her. Lucie's pull is outweighed by the loadstone of Darnay's responsibilities in France.

Matthew Arnold, poet, and essayist, was born in Laleham, Middlesex, in 1822 and was quickly recognized for his talent. He completed an undergraduate degree at Balliol College, Oxford University after which he taught Classics at Rugby School.

A Gorilla in the Guest House depicts the relationship between a gorilla N’Pongo and his master, Mr. Durrell. A large gamut of Gerald Durrell’s stories were semi-autobiographical, based on his real life experiences with animals, and A Gorilla in the Guest House is no exception in this regard.

In this short story, Gerald Durrell has critiqued the condition of wildlife conservation in the world. He mentions how newfound governments like those of Africa were so busy proving their worth to the world that they let issues like wildlife conservation slide through. The apathy of the rich classes towards the cause of animals is also hinted at through Jacquie’s and Hope’s pessimism that Mr. Durrell will not be able to crowd-fund the purchase of the rare specie he wished to conserve. Durrell also sheds light on the mismanagement practiced by many animal conservation establishments that failed to secure mates for their animals – something that is important for an animal’s well-being. Lastly, the cruelty of humans in dealing with animals is also hinted at through the scar in Nandy’s skull, which was given to her by the human who caught her.

Through this short story, we learn that maintaining a zoo is no easy task. One not only has to acquire animals but also has to take care of their well-being. We get to know about the anxieties of zookeepers through the episode when N’Pongo falls critically ill. The episode was such a tumultuous one for Mr. Durrell that he was even ready to cancel an important work trip to France to stay back and ensure his ape’s recovery. The dedication and concern Mr. Durrell showed during that period gives us insights into the deep love that wildlife conservationists have in their hearts for animals.

This short story also narrates in endearing details two beautiful relationships: one between the zookeeper and his animals, and one between N’Pongo and his mate Nandy. Mr. Durrell and N’Pongo were barely like master and pet. Both of them got along well as if they were friends. The relationship between N’Pongo and Nandy is also revealed through loving details – such as the small fights the apes get into and the plans they devised through which both of them could share the space of the common cage.

When describing Darnay's character and success in London, Dickens writes that he expected "neither to walk on pavements of gold, nor to lie on beds of roses." The pavements of gold refer to the famous story of Richard Whittington, who grew up to be Lord Mayor of London three times, after having come to the city when he heard that the pavements were made of gold. Beds of roses allude to a passage in Christopher Marlowe's famous "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" (1599), in which he promises his love beds of roses. Darnay is an even more attractive character because he expects none of these pastoral or urban advantages, but instead is willing to work hard.

Psychic troubles cause the Doctor to resume his shoemaking. Trouble is foreshadowed when Darnay leaves the house; the Doctor senses that Darnay will have very troubling news. Evidently something has been a throwback to his time in prison, since the return to shoemaking shows that the Doctor is seriously disturbed by something Darnay has said. The Doctor's occasional regressions will continue to be a great cause of concern for his friends and his daughter.

A Tale of Two Cities is in part a historical novel, which sets it apart from Dickens's other work. Although Barnaby Rudge deals with the Gordon Riots in England, it discusses them only peripherally. In A Tale of Two Cities Dickens narrates aspects of a major historical event, the French Revolution. Because Dickens focuses on the effect of political upheaval more than on character development and wit, A Tale of Two Cities feels atypical among readers who know his other novels, and critics continue to debate its relative place in the English literary canon.

The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.

A Tale of Two Cities is an 1859 historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.