Major stanza forms in English

The Chaucerian Stanza or Rhyme Royal The Chaucerian stanza is so-called because it was first used in England by Chaucer, “the father of English poetry.” Most probably he borrowed it from France. It is also called Rhyme Royal because it was used by King James I of Scotland in the 15th century for his well-knownContinue reading "Major stanza forms in English"

Some English proverbs and their Bangla alternatives

Sl English Proverb Bengali Proverb 1 A bad workman quarrels with his tools. নাচতে না জানলে উঠান বাঁকা। 2 A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. গাছের দশটা থেকে পাতের একটাই ভাল । 3 A burnt child always fears fire. ন্যাড়া একবারই বেলতলায় যায়।/ঘরপোড়া গরু সিঁদুরে মেঘ দেখলে ভয় পায় । 4Continue reading "Some English proverbs and their Bangla alternatives"