The question of whether diasporic writers like Rohinton Mistry possess a prejudiced or unclear view of India is complex and warrants careful examination. Writers who leave their homeland often carry with them a version of India frozen in time, which may evolve into a nostalgic or critical lens over time. This phenomenon is not unique… Continue reading
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The Genders of Storytelling: Exploring the Subtle and Stark Differences Between Fiction by Men and Women
The question of whether fiction written by men differs meaningfully from that authored by women is neither new nor easily answered. The domain of literature, particularly fiction, has long served as a mirror to the human condition. Still, it is not a neutral mirror—it is refracted through the lives, bodies, and experiences of those who… Continue reading
Sri Aurobindo and his contributions to the growth of Indian English Literature – an opinion
Sri Aurobindo’s Contributions to Indian English Literature: An Intellectual Exploration Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872–1950) occupies a unique and enduring position in Indian English literature. A polymath whose contributions span the domains of philosophy, spirituality, and socio-political thought, Aurobindo also made profound contributions to literature, enriching the Indian English literary canon with works of exceptional depth… Continue reading
Half-Girlfriend, a half-baked attempt… analysing Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling, but casual romance novel
Chetan Bhagat, a literary impresario with a penchant for the bestseller’s podium, treads the fine line between literary craftsmanship and mass appeal with finesse. While critics may scoff at the simplicity of his prose and the perceived shallowness of his narratives, Bhagat stands as a literary entrepreneur who possesses an uncanny knack for transforming the… Continue reading
George Orwell’s 1984 – the novel that symbolises an ever-lingering dystopia
Who may forget 1984, the novel by celebrated author George Orwell? The novel became a sensation very soon after its publication. However, the popularity of this novel keeps increasing with every passing year. The fear that the world might be inching towards an authoritarian regime is always there. And as long as this fear remains,… Continue reading
A heap of broken images – an investigation into the world of The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot
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
What can a poem do? A walk with verse
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
Understanding Indianness in Indian English Poetry requires an understanding of India first – Alok Mishra
“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
Did you have a look at Amazon bestselling books recently? You will be shocked!
Amazon has become one of the leading global platforms for book lovers today. Many readers from across the globe trust Amazon and its ranking when it comes to choosing books to read for the weekend, for the year-long and for their specific academic or circumstantial requirements. However, did you have a recent look at Amazon… Continue reading
Indian English Poetry and its never-ending dilemma – an opinion
Indian English literature, especially poetry, is older than we often think it might have been. For many, it started with Derozio. For a few, it might have been started with Tagore getting the Nobel Prize and for many others, it is still not started and the process is continuous forever. However, when we look back,… Continue reading