Flamingo – English Core Book (CBSE Class 12)

 Flamingo – English Core Book (CBSE Class 12)

About the Book
It is a collection of prose and poetry designed to enhance students’ literary understanding, 
language skills, and emotional intelligence. The book beautifully combines modern issues 
with timeless human values.

Flamingo is the main textbook prescribed by the CBSE for Class 12 English (Core). 

Chapters Included

Prose Section

• The Last Lesson – Alphonse Daudet
• Lost Spring – Anees Jung
• Deep Water – William Douglas
• The Rattrap – Selma Lagerlöf
• Indigo – Louis Fischer
• Poets and Pancakes – Asokamitran
• The Interview – Christopher Silvester
• Going Places – A.R. Barton

Poetry Section

• My Mother at Sixty-Six – Kamala Das
• An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum – Stephen Spender
• Keeping Quiet – Pablo Neruda
• A Thing of Beauty – John Keats
• Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers – Adrienne Rich

Learning Objectives

• Improve reading, writing, and comprehension abilities.
• Develop analytical and critical interpretation skills.
• Understand themes of identity, freedom, and resilience.
• Gain cultural and social awareness through literature.

Key Themes

1. Patriotism and Cultural Identity

Example:

The Last Lesson teaches the importance of language and pride in one’s culture.

2. Human Struggles and Social Injustice

Example:

Lost Spring reveals the harsh reality of poverty and child labour in India.

3. Courage and Perseverance

Example:

Deep Water emphasizes overcoming personal fear through willpower and patience.

Why This Book Matters

"Flamingo" not only strengthens students’ English for exams but also nurtures compassion, confidence, and clarity in communication — qualities that last a lifetime.

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