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Author: Shaswata Ray

Shaswata is a student of Cultural Studies with interests in Film/Media theory and Continental Philosophy. He mostly reads essays and non-fiction but also indulges in the occasional Dostoevsky or George R.R. Martin. He also loves movies and sometimes writes about them on Letterboxd.
Must-Read Works of Magical Realism

10 Must-Read Works of Magical Realism

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Shaswata Ray

Magical realism isn’t a flight from reality but rather a vibrant waltz with it. Here are 10 must-read books in magical realism in international literature. Nestled between the familiar frontiers of realism and the boundless realms of fantasy within the literary landscape lies a shimmering oasis: magical realism. Here, the everyday intersects with the extraordinary,…

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Joseph Conrad

10 Best Works of Modernist Literature

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Shaswata Ray

A century ago, one of the greatest literary movements flourished in the West – Modernism. For starters, here are the ten best works of modernist literature to explore. As the tremors of World War I reverberated through the early 20th century, and the ground beneath civilization shifted with the weight of rapid social and technological…

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Amitav Ghosh

The Best Works of Amitav Ghosh and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Shaswata Ray

Dive into the captivating world of the best works of Amitav Ghosh. Discover why his enchanting narratives and rich storytelling make him a must-read author. Imagine a master navigator weaving tales of ancient Egypt with whispers of climate change, stitching together historical epics with threads of migration and displacement. Welcome to the literary world of…

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Portrait of Aldous Huxley

The Best Works of Aldous Huxley and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

Curious to know more about the writer of Brave New World? This article will take you through the best works of Aldous Huxley and why you should read them. Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher who occupied a prominent position within 20th-century literature. He effortlessly integrates science fiction with philosophical inquiry, weaving elements…

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All the Main Characters in The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix

9 Edgar Allan Poe Stories in Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

Here are all the 9 stories Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher draws inspiration from, making it one of the best book-to-screen adaptations of 2023! The horror maverick Mike Flanagan is back with a brand-new Netflix miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher, this time diving deep into the Gothic macabre…

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Portrait of J.M. Coetzee

The Best Works of J.M. Coetzee and Why We Should Read Them

Posted on November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

Explore the three best works of J.M. Coetzee, characterized by stark minimalism and poignant prose, as the author dives into them in the article below! John Maxwell Coetzee, or J.M. Coetzee, is a Nobel Prize-winning author from South Africa known for his politically charged and thought-provoking literary works. His writing is characterized by stark minimalism…

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