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Month: September 2023

Edgar Allan Poe

The Best Works of Edgar Allan Poe and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

Let us explore the best works of Edgar Allan Poe that will help you get started with his oeuvre of literature. Edgar Allan Poe was one of the finest literary figures from America, whose influence has been as far-reaching as it is long-lasting. Poe was a master of mystery and intrigue, specializing in tales revolving…

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Yevgeny Zamyatin’s “We”

Yevgeny Zamyatin’s “We” (Review): The Novel that Inspired Orwell

Posted on September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

 In this review, the author delves into the plot summary and themes of Yevgeny Zamyatin We, the book that inspired Orwell’s 1984. While most people are familiar with George Orwell’s landmark dystopian novel 1984, which has led to terms like “Orwellian” and “Big Brother” becoming part of popular cultural language, far fewer are aware of…

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JCB Prize for Literature 2023

A Guide to the 10 Books on the JCB Prize for Literature Longlist 2023

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Oindri Das

Here is all that you need to know about the ten books on the JCB Prize for Literature longlist in 2023. The JCB Prize for Literature announced its longlist for 2023 on September 2nd. 2023 marks the sixth year after the prize’s foundation in 2018. This year’s longlist of ten titles includes four translations and…

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The art of personal essay

The Art of the Personal Essay: Analyzing the Allure of Intimate Non-Fiction Writing

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘personal essay’? Let the author tell you how alluring non-fiction essay writing can be in this essay below. A personal essay could be anything from a portal that beckons its readers to come hither and disclose the magical world around us or part of a…

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9/11 Related books

Remembering 9/11 through Literature: 5 Books that Capture The Day in Time

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

Let’s take a look at the 5 books that capture the essence of the tragedy of the Twin Towers that shook America and the rest of the world on 9/11. As the years pass, the events of September 11, 2001, remain etched in the collective memory of the world. The tragic day when the Twin…

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Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude (2015) by Ross Gay

Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude (2015) by Ross Gay Review: Where Do You Go to Find Joy?

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Aditi Bhattacharjee

Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude (2015) is a personal and different kind of catalog directed at finding and understanding the joy arising from the mundane. Read our review of it below. Ross Gay’s book Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude (2015) is a collection of poems that explore the poetry of every day and weaves a sense of…

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