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The Event of Literature by Terry Eagleton, a comprehensive review
Terry Eagleton’s The Event of Literature (2012) has constantly remained a significant intervention in contemporary literary theory, offering both a synthesis of existing debates and a provocative re-examination of literature’s ontological status. Eagleton, long established as one of the most incisive…
Bride’s Guide to Shopping in India: A Tragedy by Sukriti YJ – Review
Sukriti’s Bride’s Guide to Shopping in India: A Tragedy is a revelatory exploration of India’s bridal fashion industry, weaving together sharp social commentary, rich cultural heritage, and deeply human narratives. At its core, the novel interrogates the ethical contradictions of an industry…
Ruin the Sacred Truths by Harold Bloom, a literary review
Harold Bloom’s Ruin the Sacred Truths—an expansion of his 1987-88 Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard—stands as a formidable testament to the critic’s lifelong engagement with the Western literary canon and its tangled relationship with religious tradition. Characteristically combative, erudite, and…
Perfect Advisor by Joy Garg, a detailed book review
Joy Garg’s Perfect Advisor is a compelling blend of emotion, humour, and moral lessons woven together through the life and adventures of its protagonist, Ray Singhania. The book is a character-driven narrative that explores themes of justice, family, and the complexities…
Legacy of the Lost Words by Ashwini Pratham, detailed book review
Ashwini Pratham’s debut novel, Legacy of the Lost Words, is a luminous exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. Set against the dual backdrops of modern-day Mumbai and 1950s Nandipur, a rural Indian village, the novel weaves…
Sceptical Essays by Bertrand Russell – Book Review
Imagine a world where every belief you hold is subjected to the cold, unflinching light of reason, where the dogmas of religion, politics, and tradition are stripped of their emotional fervour and examined for their truth. This is the world…