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

What The Power of Music 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 Power of Music

1

Poet and Background

  • Sukumar Ray lived from 1887 to 1923.
  • The poem is a translation from Bengali. Its original title is Ganer Gunto.
  • It is part of Abol Tabol, a collection of nonsense verse children's poems and rhymes published in 1923.
2

Central Character and Main Idea

  • Bhisma Lochan Sharma is the protagonist of the poem.
  • He sings every summer and his singing is heard from Delhi to Burma.
  • His voice is described as tuneless and extremely disturbing.
3

Key Events in the Poem

  • The poem begins with summer, when Bhisma Lochan's singing is heard everywhere.
  • People become dazed, amazed, and panic-stricken.
  • They plead with him to stop singing, but he continues.
4

Themes

  • Humour and satire: the poem turns terrible singing into a comic scene.
  • Persistence: Bhisma Lochan keeps singing without caring about the reaction around him.
  • Exaggeration: the effects of the singing are made absurdly large.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Bhisma Lochan Sharma's tuneless singing creates comic chaos, shows exaggeration and irony, and ends with silence restored by a billy goat.

Poet and backgroundOriginal titleHumorous and nonsense styleBhisma Lochan SharmaGeographical reachPeople's reactionEffect on animals and transportEffect on nature

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What are the important topics in The Power of Music for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Power of Music include Poet and Background, Central Character and Main Idea, Key Events in the Poem, Themes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Power of Music for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 59 practice questions on The Power of Music. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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