The Waste Land has made for itself a special room in the world of literature. Across languages, beyond the physical and geographical boundaries, and in schools and educational institutions around the world, T. S. Eliot has a special place because of The Waste Land – the most widely studied English poem of the 20th century… Continue reading
“I often try to integrate an omniscient point of view with a first-person narrative as this allows me to build more authentic narratives.” The line quoted above is extracted from the introduction to this poetry collection, Melodies of Society, by Arav Rajesh. Before I get into the conjecture, arguments and critical commentary, let’s get settled… Continue reading
While there are many eulogies written for the power of poems, have we ever thought about how poems can do so many magical things? The time is now! In this article, I will explore the world of poetry that’s not only powerful but also full of rhythm and divinity, sorrows and sufferings, vigour and winning,… Continue reading
Ernest Hemingway’s edited title Men at War is a mammoth collection of short stories and novellas that explore the theme of war and its effects on the individuals who go through it. The short stories and novellas in this collection are from ancient times until this collection appeared. Hemingway wrote the stories (featured in the… Continue reading
The world has evolved by listening to wonderful stories from the past, about the present and with the future in vision. We love listening to wonderful stories all the time. Yes, there are occasions when we just want to escape the space when the story being told is not according to our moods. Nevertheless, the… Continue reading
I have always felt modern literature (anytime) should draw its inspiration from the legendary publications that became timeless. We still remember works by Thomas Hardy, Austen, Eliot, Thackeray and who can forget Shakespeare! They were the greats who produced amazing works of literature. However, in modern literature, we seldom get to witness a book that… Continue reading
Poetry is not limited to lyrical, rhyming and musical words coming together to form something one can comprehend, enjoy and be amused by. At times, poets have tried different to achieve the desired effect – compel readers to think something or ask questions they otherwise ignore. Mohit Misra has come up with something similar. His… Continue reading
Business books are helpful only if you are interested, engaged and enjoying your occupation in the corporate sector. By luck, if you are a successful entrepreneur already, business books can help you a lot in getting better. Yes, books do help you master your profession, sports, style, and anything else. For those who are in… Continue reading
The Mystery Mountains is the second novel by Aurijit Ganguli. I have just finished reading this one. What should I say? This novel blew my mind, seriously! I couldn’t think about anything other than the story for quite some time. The novelist has created quite a – believe-in-it – world in the novel, and a… Continue reading
“When I first read about this concept in M. K. Naik’s book, I was curious to inquire further. Indianness in Indian English Poetry is my research topic now. The deeper I go into this abyss, the more I know about India.” Tells Alok Mishra, a noted Indian English poet and literary critic, about his acquaintance… Continue reading