Reading has long been a gateway to intellectual and emotional growth, allowing individuals to delve deep into stories, empathise with characters, and engage with diverse perspectives. However, the modern reader—particularly the younger generation—finds themselves increasingly detached from the habit of consuming voluminous novels. The era of scrolling, swiping, and instant gratification offered by social media… Continue reading
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Feeling Loss of Attention Span? Start Reading Books… science says it!
I am writing this article after reading a lot about social media, its impact on our attention span, the problems arising globally among youths and kids, and how to (possibly) counter it. It is like a strategic response to Social Media-induced attention fatigue. And I am suggesting what scientists suggest, based on extensive research, the… Continue reading
6 Amazing Benefits of Reading Bedtime Stories to Kids – start it now!
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
Understanding the close-reading and contextual methods of interpretation of a literary text
Literature has many facets. We know only some of them. However, many of these facets of literature are behind the curtains of context. Context is an essential aspect of literature. Many times we ignore the context in literature for apparent reasons. We are essentially the followers of the traditional school of criticism that believes in… Continue reading
Studying a novel? This approach will help you the most!
Studying a novel is not an easy task to complete. While you can read a novel and enjoy doing the same, studying a novel takes some effort and this is a process that you might not like or enjoy as much as you enjoy reading a novel. Reading a novel yields you entertainment and fun… Continue reading