This book is designed for the students of Class XII studying English, Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, as per the specifications given in the syllabus at this level. The main objective of this book is to make reading an enjoyable experience, and enable students to understand the social milieu around them by appreciating some of the most exquisite literary writings. Each story is preceded by a brief introduction of the author and is followed by a gist of the story as well as an exhaustive glossary. Different types of comprehension questions will help the students understand the text in a better way. The questions based on imagination will bring out the creative spark in the students.