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…
There are many incidents which we forget but when remembered, they bring a sweet smile on our face. When I think of how I got this book, I genuinely thank the bookseller for suggesting me this lovely title. It was…
In the Sphere: Vikram Seth is a well-known author and poet. His book The Golden Gate has certainly established him as one of the most respected figures in Indian English literature and his reputation, fortunately for him, has always been increasing…
