Learn why The Nixie of the Mill-pond is a fairy tale that retains its themes despite multiple translations and retellings across borders. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are no strangers when we broach conversations about fairy tales in classrooms or book clubs. Many of the universally renowned fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Red […]
What is literary realism? In this article, our author discusses the genre and recommends 5 classics of literary realism to get started with below! Realism is deeply entrenched in the veins of literature or any narrative. It goes beyond the specificities of a genre or style and even presents itself outside the realist framework. Whatever […]
If you have been afraid of delving into the legends of Russian Literature, our author will guide you to 5 of the best Russian classics you can pick up before the year ends! Russian literature can make you burst into tears of joy or gleeful laughter; it can make you a sceptic or turn you […]
For lovers of horror literature, the author has penned down a listicle of 5 must-read horror novels that will promise to tap into the fabric of modern-day anxieties. When it comes to modern horror literature, the genre has been adapted to mirror our current fears and concerns. It’s like a literary chameleon, deftly capturing the […]
If you haven’t explored the chilling body of Japanese horror, here’s a manga artist, Junji Ito, you should look into first. Learn more below. Junji Ito, the renowned Japanese manga artist, has carved his name into the archives of horror as a modern maestro of the macabre. With his extraordinary ability to weave intricate tales […]
Here’s a list of 6 banned books that have borne the brunt of regressive criticism across countries and cultures throughout history. Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. – Alfred Whitney Griswold The phenomenon of books being kept away from the reading masses is not new. In the past, the […]