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Winnie the Pooh

The Relevance of A.A.Milne’s Characters from Winnie the Pooh Almost a Decade After its First Publication

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Shaniya Binoj

First published on October 14, 1926, A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh remains an all-time favorite among adults and children. The author discusses its relevance below. In a world that often seems to rush by at a relentless pace, where the complexities of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, a Bear of Little Brain and…

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Daisy Edgar-Jones & Paul Mescal in Normal People

Here’s Why Sally Rooney’s Normal People is Not Just a Love Story

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

This is an essay on Sally Rooney’s treatment of young, achingly real love and relationships in Normal People, which has been adapted into a very popular TV show starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal. Marianne and Connell, the enigmatic protagonists of the more-than-ordinary romance by Sally Rooney, Normal People, have enchanted readers and watchers worldwide,…

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Mad Hatter Day

Mad Hatter Day (October 6): Literary Significance and How You Can Celebrate

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Shaniya Binoj

Mad Hatter Day, celebrated annually on October 6, is a special way to pay tribute to one of the most eccentric key characters produced by Lewis Carroll, the Hatter. Learn all about the day and how to celebrate it below. Have you been you? Or has this world dimmed your muchness? If that’s a yes,…

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Agatha Christie Adaptations

Agatha Christie’s Whodunits: From Page to Screen Adaptation

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

Here, the author will delve into the charming and cosy world of Agatha Christie’s world of murder mysteries and the world of adaptations they have inspired over the years. Ah, Agatha Christie – the queen of crime, the mistress of mystery, and the unrivaled mastermind behind some of the most mind-boggling whodunits in literary history….

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Coffee Table Books

Coffee Table Books: Collectables, Investments, or Purely Artistic Expressions

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

Have you ever wondered about the necessity of coffee table books? What purpose do they serve – pure artistic manifestations or collectables? This author dives into the world of coffee books to tell you all about them.  In a world inundated with digital content, coffee table books (CTB) serve as relics of a bygone era,…

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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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