A Textbook of English Prose is a comprehensive textbook for B.A. Semester-I English students of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, U.P. The book is prepared according to the latest syllabus prescribed by the university and is designed to support systematic study and university examination preparation.
The book begins with Types and Elements of Prose, covering important concepts such as Meaning of Prose, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir, Travelogue, Periodical Essay, Formal Essay and Personal Essay. It also explains important Elements of Prose, including Theme, Point of View, Imagery, Sentence Pattern, Tone or Mood, Analogy, Anecdote, Antithesis, Aphorism, Diction, Humour and Pathos.
Unit-II focuses on the Elements of Short Story, including Plot, Characterization, Narrative Technique and Structure.
Contents / Prescribed Prose Texts
Unit-III – Short Stories
- O. Henry – The Last Leaf
- Anton Chekhov – The Bet
- Guy de Maupassant – The Diamond Necklace
- Edgar Allan Poe – The Tell-Tale Heart
- Katherine Mansfield – The Fly
Unit-IV – Indian Short Stories
- Raja Rao – The Cow of the Barricades
- R.K. Narayan – Under the Banyan Tree
- Temsula Ao – Death of a Hunter
- Ruskin Bond – The Blue Umbrella
Unit-V – Essays
- Francis Bacon – Of Studies
- Richard Steele – The Spectator Club
- Robert Louis Stevenson – Walking Tours
- Oliver Goldsmith – On National Prejudices
- Robert Lynd – On not being a Philosopher
Unit-VI – Essays and Prose
- Virginia Woolf – Professions for Women
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Patriotism Beyond Politics & Religion
- Rabindranath Tagore – Nationalism in India
The book provides descriptive and textual study of the prescribed chapters along with explanations of important literary concepts. It also includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answer Keys, making it useful for both conceptual understanding and objective-type university examination preparation.
Book Highlights
- Based on Latest DDU Gorakhpur University Syllabus
- B.A. Semester-I English
- Detailed Unit-wise Prose Study
- Short Story and Essay Analysis
- Important Literary Concepts and Prose Elements
- Descriptive / Textual Study
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Answer Keys Included
- Examination-Oriented Study Material
- Student-Friendly Academic Content
Author Details
- Author: Dr. S. P. Dubey
- Designation: Assistant Professor
- Department: Department of English
- Institution: Degree College, Bhatwali Bazar, Unwal, Gorakhpur (U.P.)
Specifications
- Book Name: A Textbook of English Prose
- Course: B.A.
- Semester: Semester-I
- Subject: English
- University: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, U.P.
- Edition: 2026
- Publication: Bhardwaj Publishing
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN: 978-93-5943-429-2
Rupam –
This book is according to the new syllabus and the MCQs and question answer section is really helpful.
Shukla Book Center –
mcq question is available, in everyone chaptor.
Singh Saurav –
This is a collage textbook designed to help students learn English Literature. It contains important Questions, short stories, and a basic guide to understanding different styles of English writing.This book is highly useful and a must– buy. It makes studying for your exams simple and stress-free.
S. Prakash –
This book provides both textual and analytical studies. Every chapter is designed from examination point of view. Topics like author -introduction, a critical analysis of themes, characterization, plot, significance of the title and model question – answer truly make the book student friendly and exam oriented.