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Mr.Know All by William Somerset Maigham

 "Mr. Know-All" is a short story by W. Somerset Maugham about a man named Mr. Kelada who claims to know everything. He is disliked by the other passengers on a ship, but when he helps a couple reconcile their marriage, they realize that he has a kind heart and is not as arrogant as they thought. In the end, it is revealed that Mr. Kelada was actually a wealthy man and had been hiding his wealth to avoid being treated differently. The story explores themes of prejudice, perception, and the true nature of people.

Difference between Alone and Lonely

 Alone refers to being by oneself, without any company or companionship. It can be a choice or a circumstance. Lonely, on the other hand, is a feeling of sadness or isolation that arises from being alone or feeling disconnected from others. It is an emotional state that can be caused by various factors such as social isolation, lack of meaningful relationships, or physical separation from loved ones. While being alone does not necessarily lead to loneliness, it is possible to feel lonely even when surrounded by people.

The Spanish Tragedy by Thomash Kyd

 The Spanish Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Kyd in the late 16th century. The play tells the story of Hieronimo, a Spanish nobleman who seeks revenge for the murder of his son, Horatio. The murder was committed by Balthazar, the son of the Portuguese Viceroy, who was in love with Horatio's beloved Bel-Imperia. Hieronimo begins his quest for revenge by pleading with the King of Spain to bring justice to his son's killer. However, the King is more interested in maintaining political alliances with Portugal and refuses to punish Balthazar. Hieronimo then decides to take matters into his own hands and plots his revenge. He stages a play in which he reenacts his son's murder, hoping to provoke Balthazar into confessing. His plan works, and Balthazar reveals his guilt. Hieronimo then kills Balthazar and commits suicide, leaving a note that explains his actions. The play also features a subplot involving Bel-Imperia and her two suitors, Lorenzo and Horatio. Lorenzo is reveale

Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare

 "Two Gentlemen of Verona" is a play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of two friends, Valentine and Proteus, who fall in love with the same woman, Silvia. Proteus, who was originally in love with Julia, becomes infatuated with Silvia and betrays his friend by attempting to win her over. Meanwhile, Valentine is banished from Verona and ends up in Milan where he falls in love with the Duke's daughter, who reciprocates his feelings. In the end, after various twists and turns, both couples are reunited and Proteus is forgiven by Valentine. The play explores themes of friendship, loyalty, love, and betrayal.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

 "The Taming of the Shrew" is a play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a wealthy gentleman named Baptista who has two daughters, Katherina and Bianca. Bianca is sweet-tempered and has many suitors, but Baptista refuses to let her marry until Katherina, who is known for her sharp tongue and bad temper, is wed first. Petruchio, a brash and confident man from Verona, arrives in Padua looking for a wealthy wife and decides to woo Katherina. Despite her resistance, Petruchio manages to marry Katherina and begins to "tame" her by denying her food, clothing, and sleep until she becomes more obedient. Meanwhile, Bianca's suitors disguise themselves as tutors to win her heart. In the end, both Katherina and Bianca are married, with Katherina delivering a famous speech about the importance of wives submitting to their husbands. The play explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the nature of love and marriage.