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What do you understand about the author’s literary inclinations from the account?

The author was mostly interested in prose, as evident from his choice of books, his appreciation for Stephen Spender and the recurrent theme of prose literature in the account.


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Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios?

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How does the author describe the incongruity of an English poet addressing the audience at Gemini Studios?

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Discuss in small groups taking off from points in the text.

1. Film-production today has come a long way from the early days of the Gemini Studios.


2. Poetry and films.


3. Humour and criticism.

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• This piece is an example of a chatty, rambling style. One thought leads to another which is then dwelt upon at length.

• Read the text again and mark the transitions from one idea to another. The first one is indicated below.


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