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Summary of the Lesson “the Lost Spring – Stories of stolen Childhood” – The author tells us stories of her interactions with children from deprived backgrounds. She describes their poor condition and life in an interesting manner.
Jan 1, 2005 · The ‘Lost Spring’ written by Anees Jung talks about the national shame of children being forced to live a life of poverty and exploitation. The two main protagonists of the chapter, Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh don’t live their childhood as they have to carry the burden of poverty and illiteracy.
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A book excerpt about the lives of ragpickers in India, who scavenge for food and money in garbage dumps. The author explores the causes and consequences of their poverty, traditions and exploitation.
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Sep 29, 2019 · What do you think is the theme of ‘Lost Spring, Stories of Stolen Childhood’? Ans. The theme of the chapter is the grinding poverty and the traditions which condemn poor children to a life of exploitation.
- Saheb was a young boy of school-going age. He was looking for gold in the garbage dumps of the big city. He had left his home in Dhaka, Bangladesh...
- His full name is “Saheb-e-Alam”. It means the lord of the universe. He does not know it. If he knew it, he would hardly believe it. He roams the st...
- Saheb took up the job at a tea-stall. But he was not happy with it. He was no longer his own master. His face had lost the carefree look. Although...
- The bangles are of every colour bom out of the seven colours of the rainbow. These are sunny gold, paddy green, royal blue, pink and purple. Boys a...
Lost Spring is a chapter from a book by Anees Jung that portrays the lives of two children living in poverty in India. The chapter explores how poverty affects their childhood, dreams and future, and the forces that keep them trapped in the cycle of deprivation.
Dec 29, 2020 · A book about the plight of poor children in India who work in different industries and lose their childhood. The book is based on case studies and interviews with children, parents, and employers.
Lost Spring is a poem by Anees Jung that exposes the plight of child labourers in India. It depicts the stories of two children, Saheb and Mukesh, who work as rag pickers and glass-blowers respectively.
