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…
Author: Madhav Mehrotra
5 Books That Aspiring Writers Should Read
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…
Victorian England Through the Eyes of Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson
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…
The Best Works of Daphne du Maurier and Why You Should Read Them
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….
Wuthering Heights – A New Blend of the Gothic and the Domestic
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…
The Best Works of Donald Barthelme & Why Should You Read Them
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…