The Portrait of a Lady – NCERT Class 11 Hornbill English Chapter 1 (Reading Skills)

A deeply emotional autobiographical account by Khushwant Singh portraying the author’s bond with his grandmother. The story captures her simplicity, devout nature, and the purity of her love, tracing their changing relationship from childhood companionship to separation. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt narration, it highlights themes of love, spirituality, aging, faith, and inevitable loss in human relationships.

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