Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, one of the most celebrated authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous detective—the Victorian-era equivalent of a viral TikTok star, but with more pipe-smoking and fewer dance challenges. However, Doyle’s life and work extended far beyond […]

Bertrand Russell: A Critical Biography Bertrand Russell, one of the most celebrated intellectuals of the 20th century, stands as a towering figure in philosophy, logic, and social reform. His intellectual pursuits were complemented by his outspoken advocacy for peace, justice, and individual freedom. A man of immense versatility, Russell’s contributions spanned diverse fields, making him […]

In the Indian context, the term Russian has wrongly been subjected to notoriety! I do not want to get into that abyss. However, for those who love reading, the term Russian connotes a distinguished world of narratives, characters, stories, and tales that have shaped the world of literature for centuries. Indeed, Russian literature has long […]

T.S. Eliot, whose full name is Thomas Stearns Eliot, was an American-British poet, essayist, publisher, playwright, literary critic, and editor. He is considered to be one of the greatest poets of the 20th century and a central figure in English-language Modernist poetry. Eliot was a daunting intellectual who, many believe, wasn’t fascinated by the romantic […]

W. B. Yeats, also known as (because he undoubtedly was) William Butler Yeats, was a towering figure in the world of literature, celebrated for his profound and visionary poetry. Born on June 13, 1865, in Sandymount, County Dublin, Ireland, Yeats grew up amidst a rich cultural and historical backdrop that profoundly influenced his literary endeavours. […]