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The Double-Edged Sword of Structuralism in Literature: Between Academic Rigour and Readerly Joy

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Literature, at its core, is an art form that thrives on both its emotional resonance and its intellectual depth. It invites readers to lose themselves in the beauty of language,…

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70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized by Lasse Toft, book review

Non-Fiction

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Having read several books on coping with illness and hospitalisation, I approached Lasse Toft’s 70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized with interest in how it might contribute to…

The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn review Featured Books

The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, a book review

Non-Fiction

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Dileep Heilbronn’s memoir The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari is neither a self-indulgent celebration of personal success nor merely an account of upward mobility in the Gulf dreamscape. Instead, it…

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Ashwin Sanghi and the Indian Mythological Fiction: what sets Sanghi’s fiction apart?

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Ashwin Sanghi occupies a unique and distinguished place in contemporary Indian popular fiction, especially in the genre of mythological and historical thrillers. His literary works offer a rare synthesis of…

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The 20 Best Parenting Books Every Parent Should Read

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Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging journeys. From the moment you hold your newborn, questions flood your mind: Am I doing this right? How do I discipline without…

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Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry, book review

Novels

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Rohinton Mistry’s Such a Long Journey, first published in 1991, is a novel that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. Set against the backdrop of early…

Classic Literature for Beginners: How to Fall in Love with the Old Without the Overwhelm

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Let’s be honest: the idea of reading “classic literature” can feel like being handed a 500-page brick with tiny font and told, “Enjoy!” For many young readers, diving into Tristram…

To the Lighthouse Virginia Woolf a book review Featured Books

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, a book review

Novels

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To the Lighthouse is often hailed as Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece, a novel that redefines narrative form and psychological depth through its pioneering use of stream-of-consciousness. While many modernist works experiment…

The Distinctive Brilliance of Russian Literature: What Sets It Apart

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Russian literature occupies a unique space in the world of letters, distinguished by its profound psychological depth, existential questioning, and unflinching engagement with the human condition. Unlike the polished elegance…

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Samuel Beckett Beyond Literature: Lesser Known Facts About The Master of The Theatre of The Absurd

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6 months ago

Samuel Beckett (1906–1989), the Irish playwright and novelist whose name is synonymous with existential despair and the Theatre of the Absurd, remains one of the most scrutinised figures in 20th-century…

Virginia Woolf: The Side You Don’t Know exploring lesser-known facts exploring lesser-known facts Featured Books Author

Virginia Woolf: The Side You Don’t Know – Lesser-Known Facts About the Feminist Author

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Virginia Woolf (1882–1941), a central figure in modernist literature, is celebrated for her groundbreaking novels such as Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927), as well as her feminist essays like A Room of…

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T S Eliot – read him to know him better!

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2 years ago

The 20th century bore witness to a literary renaissance marked by the emergence of brilliant minds who sought to redefine the boundaries of literature and art. In the midst of…

The Double-Edged Sword of Structuralism in Literature: Between Academic Rigour and Readerly Joy

70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized by Lasse Toft, book review

The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, a book review

Ashwin Sanghi and the Indian Mythological Fiction: what sets Sanghi’s fiction apart?

The 20 Best Parenting Books Every Parent Should Read

Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry, book review

Classic Literature for Beginners: How to Fall in Love with the Old Without the Overwhelm

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, a book review

The Distinctive Brilliance of Russian Literature: What Sets It Apart

Samuel Beckett Beyond Literature: Lesser Known Facts About The Master of The Theatre of The Absurd

Virginia Woolf: The Side You Don’t Know – Lesser-Known Facts About the Feminist Author

T S Eliot – read him to know him better!

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