Colm Tóibín’s works have long served as the foreground for exploring gay and Irish identities. Here are some of his best works and why you should read them. Colm Tóibín is a man of many hats: writer, essayist, journalist, professor of literature and creative writing. He also held the office of the chancellor of the…
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The Best Works of Jhumpa Lahiri and Why You Should Read Them
Ahead of the publication of Lahiri’s latest work, Roman Stories, let us revisit her best publications to date and what sets them apart from other diasporic writers below. Jhumpa Lahiri is a Bengali-American writer best known for her stories about the Indian diaspora. Her family first moved to the UK, where she was born, and…
The Best Works of Edgar Allan Poe and Why You Should Read Them
Let us explore the best works of Edgar Allan Poe that will help you get started with his oeuvre of literature. Edgar Allan Poe was one of the finest literary figures from America, whose influence has been as far-reaching as it is long-lasting. Poe was a master of mystery and intrigue, specializing in tales revolving…
The Best Works of H.P. Lovecraft and Why You Should Read Them
Lovecraftian horror has been the cornerstone of the horror genre in pop culture. It comes from the famous horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft. Learn more about his best works and the horror genre they gave rise to below! Human imagination has been spellbound by horror for a long time. It has spread its terrifying tendrils throughout…
The Best Works of Ernest Hemingway and Why You Should Read Them
Let us look at some of the most famous works of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most important writers of The Lost Generation, and what makes his writing so unique and enjoyable. Amidst the ravaged world left in the wake of World War 1, there appeared a gathering of writers troubled by the weight of…
The Best Works of N.K. Jemisin and Why You Should Read Them
Let us dive into the intricate worldbuilding and variety of themes in the best works of N.K. Jemisin, and understand why you must pick them up as your next read! Speculative fiction – an umbrella term encompassing the genres of horror, science fiction and fantasy – takes us to a place outside the rules of…