John Donne’s poetry occupies a distinctive place in English literature because it combines intellectual vigour with emotional intensity, creating verse that is simultaneously analytical and passionate. The main features of his poetry are best understood through his innovative use of…
I recently stumbled upon the latest edition of a book first published in 2019. Upon reading it, I found myself compelled to feature the book here. Irshadullah Asim Mohammed’s book is a masterpiece that'll help not only those in academia…
In a letter written in 1935, Sri Aurobindo, an accomplished poet himself, appreciates the originality and rhythmic force in Toru Dutt’s poetry. Though, for some reason, Sri Aurobindo does not extend the magnitude of this appreciation, it is worth quoting…
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…
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…
Whatever T. S. Eliot might have been throughout his life, many believe he was an ardent pessimist at the beginning of his career. Let's examine this argument... with both sides on the table so that we don't miss any important…
How to write a research paper? How to begin writing a thesis? Why are illustrations, appendix, synopsis, abstract, and references important for a thesis? What should be the best methodology to apply for your research? How many kinds of research…
Reading poems to make yourself happy is a jolly thing to do. No pressure to score marks, understand the nuances, interpret every use of imagery or write an explanation of certain lines that lingers in mind. A reader reads poems…
Well, as the title of the book predicts, the book is not that simple as a reader might have thought after seeing the cover and realising the title. It is, in fact, a well-researched book presented in an easy way…
The very first thing that attracted my critical attention is the title of the book. Indian Poets are many, writing in various languages and cannot be limited within one certain context, consciously or just loosely. However, the editor of this…
