While there are very few chances I get these days to appreciate any new Indian author writing in English, there certainly are rare occasions. However, it has to be searched, cross-checked and confirmed! Luckily, I got across a philosophical novel, suggested by my friend, The Quest of Sushruta: The End of Death, written by Dr.…
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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…
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Who doesn't know him? And if someone who claims to have read the short story genre in literature and still doesn't know Chekhov, might be a dubious reader. Anton Chekhov (1860–1904), a towering figure in Russian literature, is renowned for his profound impact on the development of the short story and modern drama. Born in…
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Sarojini Naidu, often hailed as the Nightingale of India, exhibited a distinctive writing style characterised by eloquence, lyricism, and a delicate fusion of Indian cultural motifs with Western literary influences. Her poetry reflects a harmonious blend of romanticism and nationalism, where she masterfully crafted verses that resonated with both emotion and patriotic fervour. Naidu's use…
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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…