Category: WBSSC-ENGLISH
Kathleen Mansfield: The Fly
On the Author Ø Kathleen Mansfield Murry (14 October 1888 – 9 January 1923) was a prominent short...
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Joyce: Araby
About the Author Ø James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an...
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Bacon: Of Studies
On the Author Ø Francis Bacon (1561 –1626) Ø Philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator,...
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Shaw: Freedom
On the Writer as an Essayist Ø G.B. Shaw’s Freedom actually belongs to one of the series of radio...
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Lamb: The Superannuated Man
On the Text 1. The title, ‘The Superannuated Man’, stands for a retired man. Here, Lamb...
Read MorePrinciples of Good Writing
Ø Leslie Alexander Hill Ø Born in 1918 in Greece, Ø Educated at Cambridge University. Ø Worked for the British Council in many countries Ø An adviser for the Oxford University Press, on the teaching of English as a Second...
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H.E. Bates: The Ox
About the Writer: H.E. Bates Ø Born on 16th May, 1905 in Rushden, Northamptonshire Ø Best known...
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O. Henry: The Gift of the Magi
About the Author O. Henry (1862–1910) · Birth & Background: Born William Sydney Porter...
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Somerset Maugham: Lotos Eater
On the Author: William Somerset Maugham Ø William Somerset Maugham (25 January 1874 – 16 December...
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Walter de la Mare: The Listeners
On the Poet Walter John de la Mare (25 April 1873 – 22 June 1956) · Occupation: English...
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The Darkling Thrush
On the Poet Thomas Hardy (2 June 1840 – 11 January 1928) · Birth and Background: Born in...
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The Last Ride Together
On the Poet · Birth & Background: Born in Camberwell, London, to a well-read and supportive...
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About
HOW (Humanities Open Window) is an initiative dedicated to providing free, high-quality study materials for English literature students, with a special focus on WBSSC English SLST preparation. The platform is designed to serve as an open classroom, offering a rich multimedia learning experience.
Founded by Dr. Tarun Tapas Mukherjee, an Associate Professor in the English Department at Bhatter College, Dantan, HOW builds upon his long-standing commitment to academic excellence and accessibility. Dr. Mukherjee is also the founder of the Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, established in 2008, which has set international standards in scholarly publishing.
WBSSC English Resources
HOW provides comprehensive study materials for WBSSC English, covering:
- Poetry, Drama, Novels, Short Stories, and Essays from the prescribed syllabus.
- Grammar and Usage—common errors, sentence structures, narration, and composition.
- Literary Devices—rhetoric, prosody, and critical analysis.
- Hyperlinked Study Materials for easy access to texts, critical works, and multimedia content.
- Guidelines for SLST English (IX-X & XI-XII) to help candidates understand exam patterns and expectations.
Continued Academic Support
Before launching HOW, Dr. Mukherjee started a WBSSC English blog () to assist candidates in securing teaching positions. In 2016, he introduced a premium website, but now, all premium materials are being made available for free, ensuring equal access to quality education.
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HOW is a not-for-profit initiative, welcoming contributions from educators and scholars. The platform aims to expand its resources, incorporating syllabi from various universities and hosting live and recorded lectures.