General Biographical Details Haruki Murakami, one of the most widely read novelists of the contemporary world, was born on January 12, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan. His parents, both teachers of Japanese literature, came from families with deep cultural and historical connections to the traditional arts. Although he was born in Kyoto, he spent most of […]
Amitav Ghosh stands as one of the most formidable literary voices of our time—a writer whose novels are as expansive in their historical vision as they are meticulous in their craft. His works, from The Shadow Lines to the Ibis trilogy, do not merely tell stories; they excavate buried histories, interrogate colonialism’s lingering shadows, and map the interconnectedness […]
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 […]