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Author: Madhav Mehrotra

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Best Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Let us look at three of the best works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and understand why his contributions to American literature stands out, especially in their exploration of the Jazz Age in America. The Jazz Age, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was an exhilarating and transformative period that unfolded in the United States during…

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How to Write a Mystery A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America, Edited by Lee Child and Laurie King

5 Books That Aspiring Writers Should Read

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

All aspiring writers are usually advised from all walks of life, and it can be difficult to decide what to listen to and what not to. What if something makes sense, but that’s not how you personally do it? What if this piece of wisdom seems useful but doesn’t really apply to writing? What if…

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson in Victorian England

Victorian England Through the Eyes of Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson

Posted on May 29, 2023May 31, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Picture the following silhouette in your mind featuring the deerstalker hat, a prominent nose, a magnifying glass, and a pipe. Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the most well-known character in all of English criminal fiction. Holmes’s impact on the criminal fiction genre is so great that his character has served as…

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Young Daphne du Maurier

The Best Works of Daphne du Maurier and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Daphne du Maurier was one of the most accomplished and influential authors of the 20th century, leaving behind an enduring legacy of works that continue to captivate readers to this day, several decades after they were first published. With her distinctive storytelling style, she created a special place for herself in the English literary world….

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Kaya Scodelario as Catherine Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights movie, adapted from Emily Bronte's novel

Wuthering Heights – A New Blend of the Gothic and the Domestic

Posted on May 10, 2023May 30, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is a masterpiece of English literature that challenges the norms of Victorian novels. Published in 1847, the novel weaves elements of romance, family rivalry, revenge, and cruelty into its narrative, set against the backdrop of the English countryside. The story is set in the wild moors of Yorkshire, and Bronte’s powerful…

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Donald Barthelme

The Best Works of Donald Barthelme & Why Should You Read Them

Posted on April 30, 2023May 1, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Donald Barthelme was a unique voice in American literature, known for his innovative and experimental approach to writing. With a career spanning several decades, Barthelme produced a wide variety of works, including short stories, novels, and essays, many of which challenged traditional narrative forms and explored new possibilities for language and storytelling. His writing was…

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