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ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

What I Remember, I Remember covers in ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) · 2026-27

Topics in I Remember, I Remember

1

Poet and Poem Details

  • Thomas Hood was an English poet born in London.
  • He was known as a great author and humourist.
  • He was born on 23 May 1799 and died on 3 May 1845.
2

Central Theme and Mood

  • The central theme is childhood memory contrasted with adult disillusionment.
  • The poem presents childhood as joyful, light, and full of beauty.
  • Adulthood is shown as heavy, sad, and spiritually distant.
3

Stanza-wise Summary

  • Stanza 1 recalls the house where the speaker was born and the little window where the morning sun came in.
  • The sun is described as if it could 'peep', which makes the memory warm and lively.
  • The speaker says the day was never too long in childhood, but now he wishes the night had taken his breath away, showing adult despair.
4

Important Literary Devices

  • Repetition is used through the repeated refrain 'I remember, I remember'.
  • Contrast is used between the joyful past and the unhappy present.
  • Imagery appears in the descriptions of flowers, trees, the window, the swing, and the morning sun.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Nostalgic/reflective poem on childhood and adulthood

Thomas HoodPublication and contextChildhood memoryAdult disillusionmentContrastRepetitionImageryPersonification

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Key topics in I Remember, I Remember include Poet and Poem Details, Central Theme and Mood, Stanza-wise Summary, Important Literary Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on I Remember, I Remember. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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