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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Genre-reader’s Perspective on The Quest of Sushruta As someone with a penchant for novels that blend history with fiction, I believe The Quest of Sushruta by Dr. Ajaya Kashyap stands out as a deeply absorbing and transformative reading experience.…
Howard S. Becker’s Writing for Social Scientists is a landmark text that addresses the perennial challenges social scientists face in their writing endeavours. Published by the University of Chicago Press, this third edition expands on its original insights, blending practical…
"So, are you Othello or Hamlet? Are you more likely to think—and act— too fast, or to get mired in analysis paralysis? While jumping to conclusions and actions is a widespread fault in individuals, analysis paralysis is frequent in large,…
I understand that readers of The Last Critic platform are well-versed in their business with words. However, at times, I compel myself to the edge. I cannot help but think, why do we read? What does reading books lead to?…
