The allure of romantic novels has long been a phenomenon that transcends generations, captivating readers of all ages, but perhaps nowhere is this fascination more pronounced than among the youth. In the labyrinth of literature, where genres abound and preferences vary, the perennial appeal of romantic fiction to the younger generation is a narrative unto itself. This enduring attraction is not merely happenstance; rather, it is rooted in the intersection of human nature, societal dynamics, and the unique developmental stage of youth. At its core, the penchant for romantic novels among the you ..read more

First of all, let’s begin with the fundamentals. What is a Victorian Novel? Victorian novels, a prominent literary genre during the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, encapsulate the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of the Victorian era. These novels, characterized by their extensive length, intricate plots, and keen observation of societal nuances, reflect the complex tapestry of 19th-century England. Authors like Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, and George Eliot crafted narratives that explored the effects of industrialization, class struggles, and the evolving role of women ..read more

Reading is helpful in various ways. To learn something new, understand something important, get an idea about an entirely new concept, and many other purposes meet results by reading books. While fictional works may satisfy our entertainment craving, reading non-fiction books can be an extremely helpful and enriching activity for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will explore how reading non-fiction books can help us.  First of all, unlike fiction, non-fiction books provide a wealth of knowledge and information on a wide range of subjects. Whether you are interested in history, sc ..read more

I have been a book critic for more than 10 years now. In these long years of experience, I came across many authors, many kinds of books and many types of criticism from those authors. The experiences have always been varied. It did never feel like an easy task! However, it has been fun, fabulous, and always an addition to learning a new intellectual exercise. I love what I do. And I have a suggestion, if you have studied literature in college, you are an ideal candidate to be a measured book critic compared to those who read literature for fun. It is because you have the ability to study lite ..read more

I am very fond of self-help books. They occupy a large chunk of space on my bookshelf. The Obvious Truth that is Hidden by Chethana is an addition to my collection. It is a small book, yet brimful with life-changing thoughts, ideas and events. But, before I tell you more about this book and how did I find this book, let me explain to you first why I love reading self-help and motivational books more. Whenever melancholy embraces me in its warmth and hopelessness puts its hand on my eyes and obscures my vision, I instantly take out a self-help book or buy a new one and lose myself in its inspir ..read more

Writing answers in examinations is an important aspect of anyone’s career. One has to impress the examiner in such a way that maximum marks are awarded for the answers attempted by the examinee. Failing to do so may result in lesser than expected marks or anything else other than what the examinee might be expecting. Well, this article is for those students who are studying English literature as their major. And this is a kind of heart-to-heart talk because I have also been a student of English literature for many years. So, what are the points that you can consider while attempting an answer ..read more

Poetry is the sweetness that can turn your summers into pleasant memories. It can also render the pleasant heatwave that may surround your winter bed with a lovely atmosphere. In short, what I mean by these enthusiastic analogies is that poetry is charming. Poetry has the power to make you feel happy and jolly, doesn’t matter what mood you have been in before. Poetry is powerful. I enjoy reading poetry more than anything else. It has many reasons. The first and the most important is that you don’t have to spend too much time understanding the plot, the characters and keeping in mind all the ma ..read more

Some novels are to be read within hours and some are to be read first few chapters and left alone for good of everyone! However, there are the novels that we like to read but, somehow, cannot finish it in one go and we have to take breaks, come back again, start reading and take another break if necessary. Centripetal by Rohit Shukla is one of the latter. A reader must want to accept the challenge and keep reading to the end but the complexity of the text does not allow it to be done in one simple go. The layers of the storyline and angles with which the plot can be interpreted are many… The a ..read more

Sri Aurobindo’s literary works made him immortal. His thoughts don’t only get carried by his Ashram but also by his words. He was a poet, a prose writer, a master speaker, a great person and a great Indian who strived not only for political gains (like many did during the freedom movement) but for the general wellbeing of Indians and anyone who wanted freedom from the slavery of mind as well. However, Sri Aurobindo’s poetry does not come as close as his prose writing’s excellence. Aurobindo’s prose mostly encircles Indian ethos, Hindu philosophy, Sanatan spirituality, Upnishads, Vedas, Hindu e ..read more

Indian literature has never disappointed me. Whenever I look for inspiration, excitement, perplexing philosophy and a feeling of oneness with characters and their predicaments, I am always, by instinct, drawn to the world of Indian literature, irrespective of language. Though I am very much interested in reading original literature written in various Indian languages, I can only read Hindi, English, Maithili and Sanskrit (to a moderate level) and for other languages, I have to use Hindi or English translation. And therefore, I will list 5 authors here… authors who originally write in English o ..read more