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Structuralism and beyond literary theory Indian Book Critics

This is why I look beyond Structuralism – I may have read about ‘this’ before… not ‘this’ way!

3 years ago

The worst part of being a critic is the act of slaying the author’s hard work, emotional and rational inputs into the literary work, and caring nothing about it. Have…

Hindi Poetry – A concern that only 90s guys and those before 90s will understand – opinion

Poetry

4 years ago

Hindi poetry has travelled a great distance. If we mix everything written in languages like Hindi, the history of Hindi literature in India will go back many centuries before, even…

Terry Eagleton how to read literature book review

How to Read Literature by Terry Eagleton – Book Review

Non-fiction

4 years ago

I have had my differences with Terry Eagleton. Well, Terry doesn’t take offence in disagreeing over something and that’s something one should appreciate. Recently (in fact today only), I read…

Audiobooks are cool but not while you ride a bike

No! You cannot listen to a book while riding a bike (even on the pillion seat) – be aware!

Opinions

4 years ago

Saw that advertisement many times. Listening to a book? Fine. Listening to a book while riding a bike? Dangerous. Aesthetically or logically speaking, listening to a book is not as…

True Literary criticism is different and absent today

Do we lack contemporary critics who can construe literature objectively? Opinion

Opinions

4 years ago

Criticism has proven itself to be the tool that can discern works of literature. Standards, measures, ranks and hierarchy can be various and depending upon the person who indulges in…

Don't Believe A Word by David ShariatMadari book review

Don’t Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language by David Shariatmadari – Review

Non-fiction

4 years ago

“Take the words “adder,” “apron” and “umpire.” They were originally “nadder,” “napron” and “numpire.” I did not know because I am not into the studies of linguistics in-depth. However, knowing…

Short story writers in India collections

Happimess, a collection of short stories by Biswajit Banerji, offers unexplored corners of human emotions

Opinions

5 years ago

Short stories collections by Indian authors have not ceased to appear; however, the frequency of such works, to be honest, has certainly decreased. Most of the emerging literary enthusiasts are…

How to deal with negative critical book reviews

Is criticism always bad? Tips for debut authors (as well as contemporary Indian writers)

Opinions

5 years ago

Authors have become a very common sighting. Not even a decade ago, you could have an opinion that authors are rare; authors are highly intelligent beings who are seldom found…

Indian English Fiction and realism issues

Realism in Indian English Fiction – problems and problematic perspectives

Opinions

5 years ago

Realistic fiction in India comes with its own limitations and freedom. Readers enjoy realism in contemporary Indian fiction… well, to a large extent that does not go beyond the frontiers…

What is ‘God’? The Concept of ‘God’ by Vinoth M will certainly intrigue you!

Recommendations

5 years ago

God – in different forms and abstract values or even as an idea – has always been at the centre of the debates and discussions that we might have with…

What should be the age to read classic books? Here’s the answer!

Opinions

5 years ago

If you are looking for a quick answer to this question – what should be an ideal age to begin reading literary classics – then you should take it. Ideally,…