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The Glove and the Lions — Syllabus

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

What The Glove and the Lions 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 The Glove and the Lions

1

Poet and Background

  • Leigh Hunt lived from 1784 to 1859.
  • He was a Romantic writer, essayist, editor, critic, and poet.
  • He was a contemporary of Keats, Byron, and Shelley.
2

Summary of the Poem

  • King Francis watches a lion fight as a royal sport, surrounded by nobles and ladies.
  • The Count de Lorge sits among the spectators with the lady he loves.
  • King Francis says that the spectators are safer in their seats than the lions are in the pit.
3

Character Sketches

  • King Francis is a hearty king who enjoys a royal sport and watches events keenly.
  • He speaks wisely and judges the situation clearly at the end.
  • Count de Lorge is brave, quick, and self-respecting.
4

Themes and Message

  • Pride vs love is the central theme.
  • The poem shows that true love cannot be tested through dangerous tricks made for personal glory.
  • Courage and honour are shown through the Count’s leap into the pit.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The poem "The Glove and the Lions" by Leigh Hunt

Poet and backgroundSettingKing FrancisThe lion fightThe Count de LorgeDe Lorge's loveTheme: pride vs loveTheme: courage and honour

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Key topics in The Glove and the Lions include Poet and Background, Summary of the Poem, Character Sketches, Themes and Message. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Glove and the Lions for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
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