The document discusses the North American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. It provides biographical details about Emerson, noting he lived from 1868-1935 and worked as a public speaking instructor at Yale University. Emerson wrote several inspirational books on topics like succeeding in life and taking God as a partner. The document also analyzes Emerson's philosophical poem "Stay Calm" through summaries of its three stanzas. The poem advises maintaining mental peace and composure when facing adversaries or difficulties. It suggests internal tranquility is a key to mastering life.

1. PREPARED BY
LAXMIKANT KAPGATE
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2.  Biographical facts
 1868-1935
 North American Poet
 author of a long list of
inspirational books
 Worked as an instructor in
public speaking at Yale
University
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3.  His Writings
 Inspiration and Ideals:
 Christ, the Master Speaker
 How to succeed in life
 Taking God into Partnership
 How to Sell Through Speech
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4. Stay Calm (Poem) : Stanza I
When you feel like saying something
That you know you will regret,
Or keenly feel an insult
Not quite easy to forget,
That’s the time to curb resentment
And maintain a mental peace,
For when your mind is tranquil
All your ill thoughts simply cease.
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Glossary:
• Curb(V)= restrain (Control)
• Tranquil (Adj) = free from
disturbance
• Cease= stop

5. Stay Calm (Poem) : Stanza II
It’s easy to be angry
When defrauded or defied,
To be peeved and disappointed
If your wishes are denied;
But to win a worthwhile battle
Over selfishness and spite,
You must learn to keep strict silence
Though you know you’re in the right.
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Glossary:
• Defrauded= deceived
• Defied= insulted
• Peeved= irritated
• Spite= hatred

6. Stay Calm (Poem) : Stanza III
So keep your mental balance
When confronted by a foe,
Be it enemy in ambush
Or some danger that you know.
If you are poised and tranquil
When all around is strife,
Be assured that you have mastered
The most vital thing in life.
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Glossary:
• Ambush= trap
• Poised= balanced
• Cease= stop

7. About poem
 Philosophical Poem
 Maintain the mental peace
 Optimistic approach
 Eight lines in each stanza
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8. In a nutshell:
The poet speaks about how staying calm and getting the hold of
the situation can put you in a position of an advantage than others the
poem tell us about the advantages of keeping hold of our nerves and
keeping calm can only benefit us.
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