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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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6 Controversial Banned Books in World Literature and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Tanisha Singh

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…

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Literature of the Indian Diaspora

Literature of the Indian Diaspora: Exploring its Socio-cultural Importance and Authors Who Popularised It

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Ahendrila Goswami

What is Indian Diasporic Literature? Delve into this essay where we decode the importance of the literature of the Indian diaspora and highlight some of the authors who popularised it. In today’s cosmopolitan world, diaspora writing has occupied the centre stage in establishing a connection between an individual, along with their cultures, and the country….

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Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

Uncover the Best 12 Books on the Indian Partition – A Comprehensive List for History Buffs and Bookworms Alike

Posted on April 24, 2023April 25, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

The Great Books on the Indian Partition: Are you curious to dig deep into the complicated yet profound history of India’s Partition? Would you like to know what made political leaders of that time commit to such a colossal decision? Or what happened to the regular public whose lives turned upside down as the clock…

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Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood

20 Great Books We Can’t Wait To Read in 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Many of us make a New Year’s Resolution to start reading more but never actually get around to it because life gets in the way. Even if you’re ready to read, you might not know where to begin. With so many options available, deciding what to read next can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled…

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